General

"BrushBoarding is a revolutionary new Multi-board sport X-training activity that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.

The Brush ramp is safe and environmentally friendly, and enhances key skills and fitness needed for all board sports-without needing to get wet!

BrushBoarding builds core strength and fitness while improving balance and co-ordination, in an exciting and innovative way - no room for boardem!"

Thanks to Kyle for letting us interview him. You can find out more about the revolutionary "BrushBoarding" here.

You can also watch this video on Vimeo, YouTube or direct from Torbay Surfing

(click to see full flyer)

The Go Expo 2010 (the great outdoors exhibition) is a brand new interactive event taking place on SUNDAY 30th MAY and MONDAY 31st MAY at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay.

The Expo is bringing together the very best of Devon's outdoor pursuits and has a great lineup of activities and demonstrations including; a spider mountain, street surfing, surf simulator, laser combat, games, trial biking, free-running, free-riding, uni-cycling and more.

The event will also feature famous trials biker Andrei Burton, who shall showcase various displays, demonstrations and workshops.

Entry fees shall be £6 for a day pass (10AM to 5PM) or £5 if you pay in advance by visiting the Go Expo website quoting "E-FLYER".

For more information, please visit www.goexpo.co.uk or call 01803 206333.

Torbay Surfing wishes everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

This year we have two worthy events back to back: local Preston Skimboard Festival '09 (from Sandskater & The Boathouse) and not so local Newquay Boardmasters Surf Skate & Music Festival '09. These are two awesome events, I recommend going to both if you can!

Relentless Boardmasters Surf Skate & Music Festival '09
Newquay, Fistral Beach, 5th-9th August
for more information click to visit website

Preston Skimboard Festival & Contest '09
Paignton, Preston Sands (Located by Boathouse Bar & Grill), 15th & 16th August
for more information click to visit Sandskater or The Boathouse

Due to the high demand of email questions regarding where people can learn to surf, kitesurf etc, I have created a new section dedicated to listing local schools and watersport courses in the Torbay and nearby area. There are only three schools at present, but I am hoping to add more as they come in.

Click here to see available courses

Slightly off-topic, I was walking on Torquay harbour when I noticed a yacht, at extreme low tide, in difficulty on the rocks at Torre Abbey Sands. Several boats came to help the struggling vessel and attempted to rock it free. As the tide came in, it managed to release itself and limp home into the nearby harbour. Perhaps there should be a warning flag on these rocks as they are dangerous!

Check out the pictures here

I have added three new North Devon webcams; Croyde Bay, Saunton Beach and Woolacombe Beach. If you would like to see any more webcams put up on Torbay Surfing, please don't hesitate to drop us an email.

J.T. has informed me that the is a water sports shop on the Prince William Quay situated at Brixham Marina (near the lifeboat station) that have lots of great offers (low offers) on loads of stuff e.g. wakeboards, ropes, wetsuits, impact vests, clothes and more. It is well worth a visit. There's only a few days left so best to check it out before the sale ends!

Torbay Surfing has added a new video category to the Videos section called "Nick's Picks". These are non-local videos relating to watersports that Nick has filtered out across various sites for your entertainment....hence the title Nick's Picks!

He is kicking off with Dynamite Surfing & Alliance UK Grinch Video. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for Nick's next Pick!

Torbay Surfing was proud to provide some of our gallery pictures to the English Riviera Energise programme and website. Energise aims to give locals and visitors information about various activities in the area including dry land and water sport activities. Click here to have a look at their website. Or if you are near an information centre, please pick one up.