Yorkshire & North East surf coaches / leaders???

[SDG]

Are there any active surf coaches (or 4 / 5 star leaders) out there in Yorkshire or the North East? I know of Wilf and Ferg - any one else?

[SDG]

Yep, that confirms what I thought - over 100 views and nada!

[woodsy]

Just Ferg to my knowledge.
Never seems to be much demand for surf coaching-unfortunately.

[Geebee]

We've talked about coming up to the NE to run a surfkayakskills coaching weekend, as Dan and Tamsin Green (team paddlers) are based up there, and trying to extetnd our efforts outside of the SW. Do you think there would be much interest in getting a coaching event organised?

Glyn

[carpyken]

The Scarborough club lads n lasses are out in North Bay most weekends when there's a bit of surf up, I'm sure they would be interested.

[antigonk]

I'd be interested in a surf skills course in the North East, I'm not interested in 'stars' and the like but would appreciate some tips and feedback from folk who know what they're talking about.
Martin.

[SDG]

Hi Glynn, we currently have 87 members on the North East Surf Kayaking facebook group , and the issue of a coaching weekend has recently been under discussion on there. We had a fantastic turnout to the NE surf weekend in 08 and quite a poor attendance at the last one (2010?) - these were organised by Chris Heaney. We now have a couple of new surf reps on the regional teams who are keen to get something happening (myself for Yorkshire, Micky in the NE region). So far I have only managed to find one surf coach (L3) in Yorkshire. There are several in the NE region. I have people interested in Mod Water and 3 star in the yorkshire region. We do also have interest in competition - Micky and I managed to do a couple of the cornish events last year but I dont know if we will make anything much this year (maybe the May surf skills weekend and godrevy the weekend after). Dan has been threatening to put a comp on, and I have one coming up in Scarborough weekend of 18th/19th february!!! (details tbc but keep your diarys clear!). Any advice for running my first comp greatfully received!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/193814460648230/ North East Surf Kayaking

http://eepurl.com/ipzUI Surf Kayak Yorkshire mailing list

[Geebee]

It sounds like you're really starting to get things going and organised which is great. I'll get in touch with Dan to see if we can't find a date to run something together over a weekend involving coaching and a competition.

Keep me posted about your Scarborough comp as I'm free that weekend. I've never surfed there so I'd be keen to come along and lend a hand if you'd like.

PM me if you'd like some specific advice on running your event.

Cheers
Glyn

[Lynch]

Hello Its Ferg and yes I am still Coaching Surf in the NE ran a session on Saturday, which was nice and have a waveski coaching session planned for Tomorrow morning.
If anyone wants coaching we run sessions at the centre througout the year, form dip your toe sessions to riding in advanced conditions, 3stars, and bespoke coaching check out goactivities.co.uk, based in Sunderland. Anyone wants 4 stars or MWE get in touch if enough numbers I can arrage a course.
and yes Surfing is MINT ! ; 0 )

[SDG]

Thanks for the encouragement Glyn! This comp is now on the 26th Feb @ North Bay, Scarborough.

http://www.facebook.com/events/268159976590955/

“Scarborough Surf Club is having it’s first competition on Sunday 26th February 2012 at North Bay, Scarborough. Shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, plastic kayak, high performance kayak and waveski categories will be run (minimum 4 entrants to run) followed by prizegiving and party at Harbourside Surf Lodge. There will be goodies & prizes from various sponsors. All you need to enter is to be a member of the club, get a membership form from Carl at VIBE, Phil Thackery (head judge) , Rich Quick, body board committee rep Jason Cullen, Kayak committee rep Richard Whittaker, Matt Jones at AMP and Mike at Harbourside Surf Lodge. There will be NO entry on the day, you need to get entered beforehand. There is NO entry fee! We plan to have a monthly competition and social event, so get involved and support your local surf club, we need YOU !!!!”

[Geebee]

Sounds great I'll start pre warming my thermals........

Glyn

[SDG]

https://picasaweb.google.com/100871878389951233453/ScarboroughSurfCompFebruary262012?authkey=Gv1sRgCNmf2OaPqcGQEA

Some pics from the weekend, thanks to everyone that took part!

[warren]

some good pics there Richard.
Thought the video was well edited too . http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... bn8k6zZtj8
Was a good day rely enjoyed it , looking forward to the next comp .

Cheers
Warren