Surfing is growing worldwide, the new generations & older heads need to learn (or re-learn) the rules of the road or it will be no fun for anyone.

Surfing is growing worldwide, the new generations & older heads need to learn (or re-learn) the rules of the road or it will be no fun for anyone.

p.s if you can not be bothered to read the rules below, I have added a must watch video at the bottom of this blog post, hopefully you will be able to watch that (all surfers should)

Prevention rather than cure 

1) Surf with a buddy
2) The surfer on the wave has priority, so get out of their way
3) If paddling out and a surfer is heading towards you, simply head into the impact zone (or soup), thereby not ruining the surfers ride
4) If surfing a wave like the 'reef' or Crab Island, never cut corners, paddle all the way around so as to stay clear of the surfing zone
5) Do not sit in front of a take off spot, as if someone takes off on the outside they have a really good chance of running you over. Go back to rule number 2 the surfer has priority not you sitting on the inside catching the small waves
6) Ensure that the equipment you are using is 'fit for the purpose' and that you have a leg rope as it is irresponsible to surf a longboard/shortboard/piece of cheese in busy surf breaks without a leg rope and more importantly at busy beaches with swimmers, as if you lose the love of your life it will bounce with speed towards the shore and do a good imitation of a bowling ball taking all the skittles out on its lone trip to the beach
7) If you are hiring a surfboard ensure that you have had a surf lesson from an approved surf school and then only hire softboards which are good enough for 90percent of the surfing population on any given British day anyway.
8) Know the beach/coastline you are going to surf before you jump in, speak to locals, check info on websites such as beachwizard, magicseaweed, surfs up etc and if there is a beach rescue service have a chat with them about potential dangers
9) The list goes on and on for more info check out the RNLI website.
10) Do not stick your head in the sand or in the way of another surfer, get trained and know before you go

Here are some recent articles relating to crowds and behaviour in the surf:

1 surfing rules of the road

2 The Crowd

3 A video to save surfers from themselves

Related articles

Surfing Rules That You Should Follow

Super Saturday this Easter Bank holiday weekend went well

There was just enough surf at Rhossili beach for first time surfers to get up and riding in the warm sunny conditions. The customers included holiday makers from France & England plus a few from Camarthanshire. Our winter wetsuits would have kept them toasty so all they had to do was concentrate on surfing. In the afternoon we had a stag group surfing with us at the indoor surf machine then they used the water park afterwards. For information on getting into surfing click here > surfing lessons

The surf on this Easter sunday is picking up and we are hoping that we will be back at Caswell bay from Easter Monday onwards for last minute lessons simply txt 077 395 361 22

See you on the beach soon!

Gower Beach Port Eynon is voted Britain's best, yet Gower & Swansea locals have many others to choose from

Early this morning two guys from Bristol enjoying the empty waves and Caswell Beach near Mumbles village. We run surfing lessons anytime of the day to suit customers needs, lessons are held at Rhossili Bay & Caswell Beach dependant on the surfing conditions.

As regards Port Eynon it is a great place for a kayak or sea swim here is the BBC article on it winning the award  > Port Eynon is voted Britain's best beach

SurfGSD (gower surfing development) has been operating at Caswell bay for over a decade, SurfGSD is a premier British Surfing school. Recently featured on The Gadget show when Jason Bradbury had an indoor surfing lesson with us.

Then Anna Richardson of the C4 Supersize versus Superskinny took an outdoor 
lesson with us at Caswell Bay, Swansea. We have also been in the highly acclaimed Coast magazine, Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Mirror, and the Independant. Our moto is Surfing for Everyone!

Checkout our surfing pictures at Caswell here Caswell surfing pics and our surfing videos here, you can also check out our trip advisor feedback

 

Worried about child care this Thursday (30th june) due to the school being shut? Then why not drop them to GSD at Caswell Bay for a day of safe fun on the beach from 08.30 a.m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As pointed out in the Swansea Evening post today (Sat 25/06)many parents are worried about what to do with their children when the schools are shut this week due to industrial action here is the article if you missed it > Strike action closes more Swansea Schools

GSD are glad to inform all worried parents that we will be at Caswell beach, Swansea from 0830 a.m and then collection will be at 15.30 so like a school day but way more fun!

We provide all the equipment and all our surfing coaches are enhanced CRB certified.

Simply book online via the following link > Junior surfing lessons or for last minute txt us 077 395 361 22

Make the most of the strikes learn to surf with GSD

About GSD (Gower surfing development)

Established over a decade ago, SurfGSD is one of the premier British Surfing Association approved surf schools. Recently featured on The Gadget show when Jason Bradbury had an indoor surfing lesson with us. Then Anna Richardson of the C4 Supersize versus Superskinny took an outdoor surfing lesson with us at Caswell Bay, Swansea. We have also been in the highly acclaimed Coast magazine, Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Mirror, and the Independant. Our moto is Surfing for Everyone!

 

 

Gower Surfers Map out now! Available at Onboard in Killay, Hot Dog in Kittle and online

Click above image to begin download if that does not work simply go to this link and the download is on the righthandside.  Gower Surfers Map on Visit Swansea Bay

See you out back!

Live, Surf and Travel

Tick most of those New Years resolutions off by simply learning to surf

1) Lose weight 2) Get fit 3) Lower cholesterol 4) Lower blood pressure 5) Meet new people 6) Become part of a new community the resolution list is endless and surfing can help tick all those boxes.

We run surf lessons on Gower all winter and provide all the equipment needed to keep you snug, after your surfing lessons simply come back and hire surf equipment off us and practice at your leisure.

Surfing is addictive due to it being so much fun!

Not tropical by a long way in fact probably more Polar at the moment but on days like this you just got to go surf

Air Temp minus 5, Water Temp 10 C, along with the M4 having problems due to icicles causing dangers on the bridges, but here in Swansea the skies were blue so dream on...

This was sunrise on the hill taken from Mumbles Village, with hardly a breath of wind clear blue skies and a small south west ground swell gently lapping at our shores. I decided it had to be the day to get back in the water after months away surfing in very warm water.

I put on my 6/5/4, boots, gloves and hood and stumbled down to the beach with my good old faithful swell board, I was joined by a friend from Maroc whom had never surfed in cold water before, but was stoked as he could see the small waves peeling around the Island and wanted to get in there.

Anyway, I have to say that after the 10 minute paddle and my first wave I had to take my hood off, why? Well I was absolutely roasting, I asked my pal if he was ok and he just gave that big stoked smile only a surfer knows. 

Anyway, I lasted an hour in the sea and had so much fun. After the surf session at Crab Island I went straight to the Village in SA1, Swansea for a swim and defrost in their steam room.

A great day had back in Wales, at the end of the day... It is what it is so make the most of it..

All we do is surf!

Small grey waves and dark skies, but surf on the way for end of week here on Gower

Dark skies and grey waves today, but, more surf on the way and the weather looks like it will cheer up. If you are at a loose end simply click on this link and treat yourself to some real waves pounding the coastline of South West France > Quiksilver Pro France

Had a fantastic meal at Fairy Hill yesterday a must visit if you are coming down to Gower, tried the Swansea Moules and the local Welsh Beef very good. 

The surf school is open all year round and the University students have been taking advantage of the good run of surf lately, for more info on surfing lessons, student discounts etc see below > 

For more info on once you have booked your lesson click here > Booked surf lesson what now?

Book online > www.shopgsd.com   or txt last minute to book in > 077 395 361 22

Click here for places to stay swansea bay or  Places to eat Swansea and for information on getting to Gower and Swansea bay area click here: Transport links to Swansea bay and Gower

For more info on our surfing lessons or booking a taster session > Click on picture below

Why not learn to surf on your hen weekend? (or stag weekend)

I would like to thank LIz and the group of girls on a Hen weekend for opting to surf with us and for the following pictures and feedback, Liz sent quite a few and will defo upload them in next few weeks. Am stoked at the quality of the pics taken. Anyone interested in Hen surfing or stag surfing sessions simply contact us  more information here > Are you organizing a hen or stag weekend?

 

Here is the email from Liz:

 Hi Simon,

As promised here are some pics from our lesson on Saturday.

As you can see much fun was had by all!

Thanks Again
Liz

 

For more info on once you have booked your lesson click here > Booked surf lesson what now?

Book online > www.shopgsd.com   or txt last minute to book in > 077 395 361 22

Click here for places to stay swansea bay or  Places to eat Swansea and for information on getting to Gower and Swansea bay area click here: Transport links to Swansea bay and Gower

For more info on our surfing lessons or booking a taster session > Click on picture below

Glorious Gower the perfect outdoor leisure centre based in the UK's first designated AONB

I took this picture early yesterday morning whilst walking to a surf spot on South Gower see the other pictures on flkr here > Summer surfing 2010 

Summer thus far has been amazing with great weather, and plenty of small to medium clean ground swells a total polarity from the last 4 years. The learning beaches of Caswell Bay and Rhossili Bay have had superb waves for our surf school customers and the water is warming up nicely for the summer holidays!

Gower Information:

Places to stay Gower

Gower surfing school

Gower Junior surfing academy

Rhossili Bay pictures

Caswell Bay, Swansea

 

For more info on our surfing lessons or booking a taster session > Click on picture below