Surfer Dad

Surf blog by a wave starved father

Empty waves and rugged landscapes

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Jacob Cockle is a young and talented freelance photographer based in Cornwall. He has won numerous awards from the likes of National Geographic, Sunday Times and the British Youth Council. In addition to snapping waves, landscapes and people he’s now available for weddings. Besides photography Jacob loves bodyboarding and tea. If you want to buy […]

Surfing survival guide for new parents

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Congratulations! You’re the parent of a beautiful baby. Commiserations: your surfing has been cut by at least 50% If you’re still surfing by the time you have children chances are you don’t do it to look cool, keep fit or impress the opposite sex. You surf for happiness and survival, without surfing you become a […]

Alana Blanchard

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Alana Blanchard is the surfing siren that every magazine wants on their front covers, and every man wants under their covers. She’s also a great ambassador for women’s sport and surfing. Now 21, Alana Blanchard has been surfing since she was 4 years old. She won Rookie of the Year in 2005, has placed 1st […]

Surfer Dad – The Beginning

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Surfing was my life. Work, holidays, lovers and friends were arranged around my need to surf. Then I had a daughter and my old life was over. I now do more online surfing than real surfing which was never the plan. But the new plan is to write about surfing here, share my experiences and […]