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Mindfulness and Surfing by Sam Bleakley

by Andrew Norton

Mindfulness and surfing by Sam BleakleyMindfulness and surfing by Sam Bleakley

There’s more to Mindfulness and Surfing than the title suggests. With every turn of a page you discover something different. Religion, history, travel, environment, music and more. And these nuggets of knowledge are shared in poems, exercises, recollections, philosophies and short stories. To bind these varied strands together, there is of course a strong thread […]

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6 reasons to dress your kids in surf clothes

by Andrew Norton

Animal - Skater girl

My parents had a habit of dressing me and my brother in lederhosen! The images still give me nightmares. For the sake of the children, please dress your kids in cool clothes. There are many fashions that look cool on kids, and less likely than lederhosen to haunt them in later years. I personally recommend […]

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Surfing books for everyone

by Andrew Norton

Surfing books

If you like reading and love surfing, you’re in luck. Surf books now cover genres from science-fiction to sexy romance, and are written for surfers of all ages. If you’re looking for a gift to give a surfer, or want to expand your own library, here’s a few surfing themed books I can personally recommend: […]

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Cornish Christmas Gift Ideas for Surfers

by Andrew Norton

Christmas gift ideas for surfers

If you’re Cornish and want to keep it local or you’re just shopping for your favourite surfer, here’s some gift ideas this Christmas. It’s not difficult to buy quality Cornish goods. All of the Christmas tree treasures below can be bought online, and some are available at your local surf shop or Christmas fair. Pants […]

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New surf rash solution

by Andrew Norton

SETT Surf rash cream

Ever get rubbed raw whilst surfing? Fed up with rotten rash vests and sandy petroleum jelly? Cheer up, with your help there could soon be a new surf rash solution. SETT surf rash cream is 100% natural and specifically for surfers. It’s made from an exotic blend of ingredients including: • Manuka honey – good […]

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Surfing moustaches

by Andrew Norton

Blue white grey surfers

With Movember upon us, many surfers will be cultivating their moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. But beware, untamed facial hair can leave you looking unwanted and unwashed. To ensure max surf cool with a mo, here’s 6 certified surfer looks as fashioned by the folks at Blue, White and Grey Surf […]

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Thoughts on fatherhood – 4 Fathers interview

by Andrew Norton

Me and M in NZ

I was privileged to be interviewed by the 4 Fathers Project, who celebrate fatherhood and encourage fathers to be active parents in their children’s lives. Here’s my interview, hope you like it. Planning for the future… … has always been a weakness for me. I’ve never planned for anything more than a year in advance. […]

Filed Under: For surfer parents, Surfing rants

Best spots to surf in Europe

by Andrew Norton

La Graviere hossegor

Want to surf the best spots in Europe? Find out where to go, when to visit, what to take and why you should try dried cod below: Norway Destination: Stavanger Surf: Kvassheim Go: Mar-May, Sep-Nov Wetsuit: All the thick neoprene you can find Board: Fish Weather: Cold Try: Bacalao, a traditional meal made with dried […]

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Surf Goggles

by Andrew Norton

surf goggles

I’ve been swimming a lot recently in an attempt to keep surf fit. One of the things I like about swimming is being able to see underwater. That got me thinking… why don’t surfers wear goggles? It’d be fantastic to see through the sea spray as you take a critical drop. Or check out the […]

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Summer surf essentials

by Andrew Norton

Summer surfing

It’s summer time and the living is easy, especially if you’re kitted out with these summer surf essentials: Sun cream In the words of Mary Schmich, and music of Baz Luhrman: ‘Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.’ Seriously, the sun is worthy of worship […]

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