When you are on holiday and enjoying the bright sunshine and deep blue sea, the thought of surfing is very appealing. Ther are several areas of coast around Great Britain where surfing is possible and actively carried out. Not quite as many as in a hot climate or wher coastal living is very much more the thing. It is possible to learn surfing in this country though. To start, it is absolutely essential to be a good, strong swimmer. In the early stages, there will be much falling off and ending up under the surf instead of riding it. One must book a lesson with a recognised surf school. Schools have all the equipment needed to try out without you having to invest in expensive gear. They usally offer foam boards allowing you to try out without buying a board. At aw school you learn basics such as standing up and catching whitewater waves. These beginner lessons ae by far the most cost effective way to learn the essential techniques, allowing a novice to practice in a safe environment with correct fitting and tested equipment and clothing. The instructors will be extremely well experienced in the sport and at dealing with nervous, unpredictable newbies.
Most surf schools will rent novices essential equipment, especially the foam boards and wetsuits etc; this allows a novice to try out to see if surfing is really for them, before any vast financial expenditure.