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Surfing in Cornwall pictures by Geoff Tydeman.

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    The following shots show Cornish surfing in all its glory. N.B. All pictures in this Gallery are the sole property of Geoff Tydeman.

Dave Jones Surf photographer

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    Thanks to Dave Jones for these superb surfing images and look forward to seeing more from his surf travels. If you are looking for decent surf shots of yourself and you are based in the Swansea/ Gower region then Dave is your man.

Surfing with GSD in South West Portugal

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    From September onwards it is time to pack your bags and visit the South West coast of Portugal. We run Live Surf Travel breaks and long weekends for intermediate and upwards surfers. www.algarvegsd.com

Junior surfing at Caswell on monday 7th of August

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    The junior academy and Greg's group from Blaenau Gwent had great weather and surf.

Gallery of surf school lessons

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    GSD is open all year on Gower, in addition to offering next step lessons on the Algarve in South West Portugal and small groups and 1-2-1 lessons on Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.

GSD staff training.

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    When the Fall comes we head out to the Algarve for some late sun and warm waves. The beaches are empty and the local surfers super cool. Portugal Te Amo.

Caswell beach junior surfing pictures.

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    On Friday the 4th of August a small ground swell pushed on to Gower, part of the welsh surfing coastline. There to greet these perfect waves were the wave hungry junior surfing academy armed with their INT wave riding vehicles. Parents/guardians and spectators stood on the becah and cheered the surfers on. Yeeehhhaaaaa !

Fluidshotz, Surf and lifestyle photography.

  • France ?! Looks more like Hawaii !!
    All pictures are the personal property of Fluidshotz.com and Chris Vaughan. Chris is as passionate about his photography as his surfing and aspires to be one of Wales' most exciting photographers.Chris is a surf coach for GSD surf school and a crewman on the Mumbles Lifeboat. Be sure to check out his site at www.fluidshotz.com

Summer Surfing

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    3rd of August at Caswell beach, Gower. A group of young people from all over the Uk hit the Welsh surf. The surf was perfect, with offshore winds and sun shining the group rode these perfect small waves with style. GSD welcomes them all to the surfing family.

Surfing at the Eisteddfod.

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    If you are coming to the show we are opposite the Scarlets and Ospreys stands. Enter the face that fits contest and get a new GSD sticker.

November 28, 2008

Empty beaches, no nightlife, just surf, rest and then surf again

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Had plenty of surf and sun in last week for everyone, shot this video on a smaller day and encouraged everyone to head out the back and catch the green faced waves. In the first part of the video young Tom describes his experience of getting 'marmalized' on one of the bigger days click here > Live, Surf and Travel
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Above is Ben Clifford of SurfGSD showing the guys how to come off the bottom.

I am so happy, that is the best surf session ever...

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'This is the best I have ever surfed..'   Swansea student Candy seen above screamed at Greg, Danny and I after coming out of the water. It was rewarding to see how a few sessions of video analysis in the evenings after dinner had made such an impact on her surfing.  Candy is stoked... Live, Surf and Travel

November 27, 2008

Flying the flag down watery mountains, proud to be British

Tom flying the flag in Portugal

Surf a bit smaller today, but the sun is shining and harrys lefts will be fun again, surf getting smaller 2morow and then whamo for Saturday onwards looking very big so could be on with Harrys point hopefully breaking big or the jewel in the crown doing its thing > Surf Portugal

November 26, 2008

What a difference the right surfboard makes..

Swansea met surfer Claire dropping in
Here is Claire Swansea Met Uni surf team captain dropping in on a Chris Harris Quad which she was ripping on. The difference this board has made to her surfing is quite amazing.

The waves here offered something for everyone and we all filled our boots.

Live surf and travel

Live, Surf and Travel...

Live, Surf and Travel, why not take Dave Jones with you?

Water shots by dave jones
What a great deal, get sick water shots and also get a guy that has a wealth of experience in travelling, plus I have got to say he knows how to cook good camp food. 

Then dave Jones is your man here are some of his shots taken in Wales recently and am in the process of uploading his recent surf trip pictures... Dave Jones Live, Surf and Travel.. click here > Surf photography     Dave is available for surf travel shoots and local Swansea, Welsh coast trips > Contact Us

November 25, 2008

Marmalization and counting camels, what has that got to do with surfing?

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Solid surf today with beatings dealt out to everyone, the average hold down was 7 camels with Tom posting a 10 camel hold down... Pretty good fun 2day with nice surf and sun.. which was nice!

Marmalization: Def, To take a total beating and feel alive after it!

Nice one Surf took a rest yesterday, but still enough swell for everyone to get in and fill their boots. Here is 'the ruler' taking off (he stands so straight that you could draw a straight line along him.)  Today is a different story with a growing swell 4-5ft at the moment and building so should be a good day for 'marmalization' (Dan Mullins word)

Hopefully post some pics later.

November 24, 2008

Gower Live Te Amo

Looking cold on the gower

Currently sat here looking at the web and just checking that I am not missing anything on Gower, not sure if you have seen these new shots from top local Gower Surf photographer Dave Jones > Surf shots he will be sending more soon from his recent trips.

Favourite video of the week is a toss up between the nut case that skied down the escalator  in London and the kayakers in Wales:  Ski London   or   Xtreme Wales   not sure think they both deserve medals for being out there, well done guys.   The winner could be this guy though > Sliding

November 23, 2008

Live, Surf and Travel

Nice drop and good style from candy a swansea surfer

Day one gets under way with nice 2 - 4 ft surf and sun.

November 21, 2008

Funny how simple things can get you thinking about past or future surfing trips

Hawaiian hula girl Grandad popped around the other day and gave me a bag of Hula girl coffee from the islands. I made a cup this morning whilst sat watching the cold northerly winds and grey skys over Swansea Bay. 

Wow, what a taste, it is lush and even though I planned not to go back 2 the North Shore this winter I have decided that perhaps a  2 or 3 week visit in the late season may be on the cards (if there is any room left on them!)

Don't forget the contest of all contests starts December 8th and I just hope that they get better surf than last year.

Local Gower surfers Emily and Lee will be on the beach out there so looking forward to seeing their pics on Facebook and watching the contest live on > http://billabong.com/pipelinemasters08/

Itchy feet all because of a particular tasting coffee  called 'Hula Girl" now that is weak!

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Categories

Oahu, Hawaii.

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    I love Hawaii, it's that simple. Every wave tests you and your ability. I truly believe that if one is to be a surfer he/she must travel to the home of surfing to sample it's delights at least once.

Chris Bertish big wave surfer

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    Chris Bertish is not only a good friend of mine but one of the few people that I trust in the most challenging of surfing conditions. Chris, simply in my view is one of the best big wave surfers in the world.

Atlantic Island big wave surfing paradise

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    This is an outdoor adventure paradise. The surf is of the highest standard with the North Atlantic throwing the largest rideable waves at the perfect points.

Pays Basque

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    A great place to eat good food, surf excellent waves if your lucky. Go out of the silly season and you will score perfect waves.

Richard Mullins

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    Here are just a few of Richards surf shots, how good would it be to have your logo on his boards! Well now here is your chance, he needs a sponsor for the forthcoming years to help him compete on the BPSA and travel the world surfing radical waves.

mountain boarding comes to Gower, Wild West Wales.

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    Next spring 2007 GSD will be operating a mountain board school here on Gower and hopefully Cornwall to work closely with the exsisting surf schools based in the same locations. As with the surfing our dirt boarding passion is going to be directed at offering quality courses for all, teaching this fun new extreme sport.

Cool camping vans for surfers.

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    These cool campers are now available from the guys at www.surfseekers.co.uk the M.D has surfed for 30 plus years and travelled extensively in various types of surfer vehicles and came up with these beauties.

Surf lifestyle picture contest.

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    At the Eisteddfod Swansea 2006 our Welsh speaking surfing coaches held a Picture contest. Fun was had by all including some as young as three years old. Local Welsh artist Rhys Mason was on hand to pick the top pictures and they have been selected for our surf blog. Four of the artists will be recieve a phone call over the next week to claim their free surf day at Caswell with us. Thank you to all the young people that entered and had fun at the Eisteddfod

Surfing lessons for everyone.

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    GSD surfing staff are available for events and exhibitions around the UK. If you would like us to visit your show please contact us. We offer a surfing lesson, surf contests and offer great prizes. We have worked on stands including the Welsh Tourist Board and Welsh Assembly.
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