Well well, exciting times ahead for the UK surfing and skateboarding industry. We’ve just seen that the UK Surf & Skate Expo was launched gearing up for the event in September 2025. It looks like a super event, a surf and skateboard tradeshow (first time in years we’ve had one in the UK), mixed with […]
8 Reasons Why Surfing Is Great For Your Health
For surfers, there’s no feeling quite like gliding across the water. It’s a pure sense of freedom and flow that keeps us coming back for more! But beyond that exhilarating ride, surfing also has numerous health benefits. In this article, we will dive into 8 health benefits of surfing.. #1 Cardiovascular Health Paddling out through […]
Is Boardmasters A Family Festival?
With the cancellation of the Spring Classic in North Devon many parents are wondering whether Boardmasters in Newquay is a family friendly festival. Boardmasters is a renowned music and action sports festival held annually in Cornwall, England. It typically takes place in August and has become one of the UK’s most popular summer festivals. The […]
How to teach your kids to surf
Every surfer mum and dad wants their kid to surf. But it can be a difficult mission, especially if you surf in cold water. To help you teach your kids to surf and avoid the mistakes I’ve made, here’s some tips and advice I’ve gathered along the way. Ten tips for teaching kids to surf […]
How to buy a kids wetsuit
Buying a kid’s wetsuit is simple, but choosing a wetsuit that won’t make a child cry can be trickier. That’s why I created this simple to follow kid’s wetsuit guide. Are wetsuits for kids worth buying? Yes! If a child wants to play in cold water, a wetsuit will keep them warmer and happier for […]
13 top tips for Surfer Mums and Dads
It’s difficult to keep surfing and stoked after having kids, but it is possible. Surfer Dad was created as a space to vent my surfing frustrations, and hopefully help other surfer parents along the way. In fact, my first proper post was all about ‘surfing survival for new parents’. Thankfully, I’m getting better at the […]
Surfer Mums launch surf travel company for families
I learned long ago that ‘family’ and ‘surf trip’ rarely work well together, but that’s all about to change. I bumped into Hayley Lawrence at my local surf break last week. Hayley and her friend Celine have started up a new company to help surfer Mums and Dads, who like me dream of going on […]
Tips for a family-friendly road trip to the beach
Beach vacations are perfect for families, as they give you the opportunity to explore and bond in a natural setting. The fresh air, sunshine, and water are good for the body and mind. Furthermore, the beach offers endless options when it comes to family-friendly activities. As great as the beach is, your family may be […]
Your family’s first surf trip in the UK
Tired of your kids surfing the internet, playing Pokémon Go and streaming One Direction videos on YouTube? It’s time to disconnect, go on an adventure and take the family surfing for real. You don’t have to be David Hasselhoff or able to swim like Dory to try surfing. With a little bit of knowledge and […]
6 reasons to dress your kids in surf clothes
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 […]