Friday

Croyde Bay, Devon

Croyde Bay in North Devon is excellent for families and surfers alike. Croyde village is a little hamlet of thatched cottages with many places to eat, buy gifts and hire surf equipment - including surfboards. Croyde Bay sits in between the neighbouring beaches of Saunton Sands, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

Croyde Bay in Devon is best known for its beach with its wide sheltered bay and excellent surfing. The beach is privately owned and has lifeguards patrols between May and September. Baggy Point and the adjoining National Trust land has some delightful walking with brilliant views.

There are a variety of restaurants and pubs in the area, along with numerous options for accommodation to make your stay in North Devon an enjoyable one, no matter what time of year you visit. Croyde is perfecet for experienced and novice surfers.

Gul Rash Vests

Chelston Direct stocks a wide range of Gul Rash Vests:



Gul rash vests feature overlock seam construction and UV sheild.
From £17.99

Provides additional comfort under a wetsuit and provides protection from the sun. Very comfortable stretchy nylon & spandex.

Bristol Surf Show April 2010

The UK's only surfing show, which aims to inspire the public about the environment, comes to Bristol in April.

Surf Show 2010 will feature technical workshops with industry professionals, exercise sessions, live music and the WaveRiders Film Festival.

The Surf Show started in 2008, with an aim to promote surfing culture and lifestyle in the UK.

The event, on the 24 and 25 April 2010, will take place at the Anson Rooms on Queens Road.

Surf Show event director Edryd Kaill said: "The Surf Show is a great mix of exclusive film premieres and insightful workshops, making this event a great day out for the whole family."

For more information about the event, including ticket prices, check out the Surf Show 2010 website.

Thursday

Royden Bryson wins Cold Water Classic Scotland

South African Royden Bryson won the O’Neill Cold Water Classic surfing competition at Thurso.

The 27-year-old from East London held his nerve to defeat Brazilian Yuri Sodre in the head-to-head final at Thurso East.

Wednesday

Thurso Cold Water Classic

The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Series is taking place in Thurso - where the average water temperature is just 6C. Almost 130 surfers will compete for the $50,000 price money.

Andy Bain the event organiser said despite the cold conditions the event was attracting some of the world's top surfers.

He said: "Scotland has always been under the radar in terms of its surf but it's starting to get recognised now.

For more info visit:
http://www.oneill.com/cwc/scotland/