Anyone who knows me will be both shocked and amused to read that I have had a surfing lesson. But less of the smirking, it's true AND I loved it.
Alive Surf School is fab - a friendly and knowledgeable owner, well structured lessons, and top notch equipment. There are sessions every day and you can go on your own and join a session, or you can book in a group and go with your friends.
Your lesson price includes all the equipment you need including wetsuits, expert and professional tuition and even some biccies and a drink afterwards. And believe me, you'll need that sugar.
If you've ever watched surfers and thought it looked easy, think again. It was one of the most strenuous sessions of exercise I have ever done but boy was it fun. You will have plenty of wipe outs and gob fulls of seawater and also the best craic you've had in ages. I totally loved it even though I never actually managed to stand up on my board.
Lessons cost £20 per person and last two hours which is good value given the high standard of tuition and equipment you get for your money.
In the summer hols, kids can go to a four day surf school for £65 for two hours each day. That means they are occupied for two hours and too knackered for the rest of the day to even form the words 'I'm bored'. Result. read more