Back at Last
Surf4theSoul Surf & Malibu Club
A day at the beach was called for yesterday, for the first time in 12 weeks I loaded a board to the roof of the van and decided I would paddle out and sit for a while on the eve of MidSummer.
The Sea was chopped and messy, a small swell arriving so we sat and waited..by 4pm the wind shifted and there was to be seen a nice small glassy wave.
With Shoulder Elbow and Knuckles still swollen from this damned arthiritis left behind from the spider bite I struggled into my wetsuit with the full intention of just getting out there and feeling once more the ocean around me. OH it Felt good as I paddled out with Sara, (who I'm sure came out to keep an eye on me ;) thanks Sara)
I sat for a moment out back and watched Sara catch a nice couple of waves, and the temptation was too much.. I paddled for the next set and felt the surge as the board lifted and I got to my feet.. I was riding again and feeling on top of the world.. albeit a 2ft wave..I was still surfing.. something I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to do again.
Adam, my son Joined us and the three of us had some great little waves and a wonderful session which left me exhilerated and feeling good, although I can't move my left arm today.. the pains worth it for yesterday... Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement.
Mel
Thursday, June 17, 2004
A day at the beach was called for yesterday, for the first time in 12 weeks I loaded a board to the roof of the van and decided I would paddle out and sit for a while on the eve of MidSummer.
The Sea was chopped and messy, a small swell arriving so we sat and waited..by 4pm the wind shifted and there was to be seen a nice small glassy wave.
With Shoulder Elbow and Knuckles still swollen from this damned arthiritis left behind from the spider bite I struggled into my wetsuit with the full intention of just getting out there and feeling once more the ocean around me. OH it Felt good as I paddled out with Sara, (who I'm sure came out to keep an eye on me ;) thanks Sara)
I sat for a moment out back and watched Sara catch a nice couple of waves, and the temptation was too much.. I paddled for the next set and felt the surge as the board lifted and I got to my feet.. I was riding again and feeling on top of the world.. albeit a 2ft wave..I was still surfing.. something I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to do again.
Adam, my son Joined us and the three of us had some great little waves and a wonderful session which left me exhilerated and feeling good, although I can't move my left arm today.. the pains worth it for yesterday... Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement.
Mel
The Carve 2004 shoot outs
Just to let you know that the Carve Shoot Out will again be happening this
year and we'd like to invite you to attend.
Things you should know:
This year there will be three Animal Beachballs: 17/18 July Newquay
24/25, July St. Ives, 27/28 July Polzeath.
There is over £10,000 in prize money in total up for grabs with Open,
Junior, Longboard, Womens Shoot Out categories and the SAS Tag team.
The Shoot Out is winner takes all. Everyone is in with a chance.
Prizes per event:
Open 1. £1000 cash, 2. Goodie Bag worth £200, 3. Goodie Bag worth
£100
Longboard 1. £200, 2. £100, 3. £50
Women 1. £200, 2. £100, 3. £ 50
Groms 1. £100, 2. £75, 3. £50
SAS Tag Team 1. £800, 2. £400, 3. £200
Animal Wavemaster winner (best result from three events)
Animal customized Honda CRF70 mini MotoX bike! Worth around £1200!
Each surfer will get food (1 voucher) and drink (2 cans of Red Stripe) free
and additional beer for £1.00, entry to the Beach ball parties and an invite
to a massive end of tour marquee party in Polzeath.
There are also Miss Reef comps, bands, the whole thing will be televised.
We'd like this to be a really fun event, and involve as many people as
possible but we need to know which of the events you would be able/like to
attend. It is first come fist served so get your entry in quick!
Entry cost per event are: Open - £15 Junior - £10 Longboard - £15 Women -
£15
Please return your entry asap to ensure entry. Cheques made payable to Orca
Publications.
The CARVE dogtown shootouts 2004! Entry form
17/18 July Newquay
24/25 July St. Ives
27/28 July Polzeath.
Tick which events you are entering:
TOWNS
Newquay St Ives Polzeath
Divisions
Open Junior Women Longboard
Entry cost per event are: Open - £15 Junior - £10 Longboard - £15
Women - £15.
Rules
1. Come to have a good time!
2. Judges decision is final.
3. Get your entry in quick.
4. Its winner takes all.
Signed......................................................................
.
................ Date of
Birth..................................................
Print
name........................................................................
.
...... Telephone number.........................................
Parent if under
18..................................................................
Please make cheques payable to Orca Publications Ltd. and return to:
Orca Publications, Berry Road Studios, Berry Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7
1AT
For more information, call Rob on 01637 878074
Monday, June 14, 2004
year and we'd like to invite you to attend.
Things you should know:
This year there will be three Animal Beachballs: 17/18 July Newquay
24/25, July St. Ives, 27/28 July Polzeath.
There is over £10,000 in prize money in total up for grabs with Open,
Junior, Longboard, Womens Shoot Out categories and the SAS Tag team.
The Shoot Out is winner takes all. Everyone is in with a chance.
Prizes per event:
Open 1. £1000 cash, 2. Goodie Bag worth £200, 3. Goodie Bag worth
£100
Longboard 1. £200, 2. £100, 3. £50
Women 1. £200, 2. £100, 3. £ 50
Groms 1. £100, 2. £75, 3. £50
SAS Tag Team 1. £800, 2. £400, 3. £200
Animal Wavemaster winner (best result from three events)
Animal customized Honda CRF70 mini MotoX bike! Worth around £1200!
Each surfer will get food (1 voucher) and drink (2 cans of Red Stripe) free
and additional beer for £1.00, entry to the Beach ball parties and an invite
to a massive end of tour marquee party in Polzeath.
There are also Miss Reef comps, bands, the whole thing will be televised.
We'd like this to be a really fun event, and involve as many people as
possible but we need to know which of the events you would be able/like to
attend. It is first come fist served so get your entry in quick!
Entry cost per event are: Open - £15 Junior - £10 Longboard - £15 Women -
£15
Please return your entry asap to ensure entry. Cheques made payable to Orca
Publications.
The CARVE dogtown shootouts 2004! Entry form
17/18 July Newquay
24/25 July St. Ives
27/28 July Polzeath.
Tick which events you are entering:
TOWNS
Newquay St Ives Polzeath
Divisions
Open Junior Women Longboard
Entry cost per event are: Open - £15 Junior - £10 Longboard - £15
Women - £15.
Rules
1. Come to have a good time!
2. Judges decision is final.
3. Get your entry in quick.
4. Its winner takes all.
Signed......................................................................
.
................ Date of
Birth..................................................
name........................................................................
.
...... Telephone number.........................................
Parent if under
18..................................................................
Please make cheques payable to Orca Publications Ltd. and return to:
Orca Publications, Berry Road Studios, Berry Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7
1AT
For more information, call Rob on 01637 878074
Surf4theSoul News
Surf4theSoul makes its presence felt at the Zap Cats Experience
Zap Cats..The Cove's too small guys!!!
Zapcat Racing.. the latest big boys toys invaded sleepy Sennen Cove this weekend thanks to Penwith District Council and organiser Sue Nicholls.. Well we won't be sorry to see them Leave and we'll do all we can to stop the event ever returning.. The Cove Just aint big enough for Zap cats swimmers and holidaymakers to enjoy their time SAFELY!!!
Surfers were forced out of the Ocean on Saturday..Not that the surf was any good!! The Surf School lost its revenue when lessons were cancelled due to anticipated danger of the zap cats, and there were many reports of arrogance and aggressive behaviour towards surfers including one female surfer being hounded by an 'officials' Jet ski which patrolled in front of her untill she felt intimidated enough to leave the water. Its Not on.. Do we want it in Sennen? if you have any Complaints or information you can contact us or west penwith council.
More details!!
