Conditions looking VERY good from Xmas day to the New Year. 😀

Fill yer (stinking wetsuit) boots – it’s gonna be crankin!!! 😀

picking up my repaired 3/2 E bomb from Bodyline in Newquay tomorrow hopefully, I cant face paddling out in my Snugg winter custom!!!
Shame I’ve not repaired the ding in my board

I’ll be in devon for xmas but with the gf in tow (and at my folk’s house) I don’t think I’ll be getting a session in.

Still, heading west on the 7th Jan, and just booked my flights for indo in April. Lush

A 3/2 E Bomb will be fricking freezing! Water temp is 3 degrees below average for this time of year in the SW. It’s getting chilly.

5lab – lucky git! Baby due end of Jan so not warm water surfing for quite a while for me.

e bomb with neoprene shorts and vest underneath, as I said cant face the snugg

What’s up with the Snugg?

My 5/4/3 Xcel Infiniti is fine. A bit bulky but fine.

Snuggs are usually well rated.

Be the first time in 7 years, except for the time when I was in egypt, that I have not gone surfing on xmas day.

This year, I’ll be flying down a ski run in the alps. It’s going to be a jolly good christmas.

Bloody tempted to come back down your way Mat.

Just had a second offer to stay down there.

A 19year old nurse or the 35 year old night club manageress.

The only wetsuit i’ll need is the birthday suit..

Well if you have any spare time Sharki, then shout! Would be cool to hook up for a wave or two. polzeyboyAThotmailDOTcom

It’s more likely to be around the end of the winter though.
During the revisit trip.

shoulders just not stretchy enough

rhys – get an Xcel if you can – amazing warmth and flexibility.

B&B at the Thatch Croyde booked for the 23rd for some time now, however up til now was resigned to the fact that might not be able to make the journey from Bristol considering the weather conditions on the roads. But this post has inspired me to think twice!!

should i risk it?

I live two minutes from Saunton but will be travelling to South Cornwall to spend Xmas day with my parents. Bloody typical as it’s been flat here for ages. 🙄

Still, Boxing day ride with the Plymouth lot should make up for the missed surf, and I’ll be back home (and in the water) on Monday.

B&B at the Thatch Croyde booked for the 23rd for some time now, however up til now was resigned to the fact that might not be able to make the journey from Bristol considering the weather conditions on the roads. But this post has inspired me to think twice!!

should i risk it?

You should have no problem. All the main roads around here are totally clear.

You should have no problem. All the main roads around here are totally clear

thanks….sold! 😀

Looking at the forcast a bit closer (I might have a pass for boxing day) – its looking a little windy! Might try Lynnmouth for a bit of shelter

Woohoo! Heading to Gwithian on the 28th, so looking forward to some nice chilled (literally) waves! Now, where did I put my neoprene hood and gloves…?

5lab – find breaks with big cliffs – Porthtowan, Watergate, etc. You should be fine.

Lovely shape yesterday (ran from PT to Aggie and back via the cliffs) byt just a wee bit small.

Slight hijack – Sponging-Machine – can you recommend a surf school off Saunton or Croyde? Sister in Law lives along Chivenor way, so we’re often in the area and the wifes expressed an interest in getting a few lessons.

Of course I told her to forget such unseemly ideas and return to her embroidery, but she seems set.. so I might just have to accompany her.. though more likely I’ll end up babysitting on a cold spring beach watching jealously 👿

There’s a lady who’s been doing lessons for years off Saunton: http://www.walkingonwaves.co.uk/

Not sure if she’s any good though, as I don’t know anyone who’s ever had a surfing lesson. She’s a much better surfer than me though.

Got in Last saturday in aberdeen, Was bloody freezing but glassy and head to chest. Moon rising in a clear sky and a mist about a foot off the water. Beautiful. 😀
Thin merino socks under your booties are a big help walking through the snow to the beach. and help keep you warm in the water too.

Good shout on the merino socks singlespeeddan. Usually wear merino leggings and top under the wetsuit, so will add some socks to the mix too!

5lab –

harlyn might work. wrap-a-round swell + S wind.

Putts if you like small without the drive.

i know for a fact that yer a lot more supple thaqn me,mat.. and i envy you getting into that wetsuit. i take ages getting into the 6/5/4 infinity hooded but its worth it! its a bit snug but i can lay in the pentland firth for hours with it. i dont think i could handle heading north and getting snowed on whilst changing over the next few weeks though. nowhere near fit enough for that malarky right now.