by Hayley Lawrence | Jan 27, 2022 | Travel Tips, Uncategorised
As surfing mums and ambassadors for the surf lifestyle, we take look at how surfing boosts our physical and mental health. Ever wondered why, as busy mums, we prioritise surfing as such a big part of our lives? Why do we dash from the school gates to the shoreline,...
by Hayley Lawrence | Nov 18, 2021 | Travel Tips, Uncategorised
How do we stay fit for surfing over winter? Whether you’re planning to hit the UK surf in winter, or want to make sure you’re fit enough to make the most of the waves on a tropical surf trip, here are some of our top ways to stay surf fit during the colder months. ...
by Hayley Lawrence | Nov 8, 2021 | Side Trips, Uncategorised
THE OCEAN IS GOOD FOR OUR HEALTH I’ve always loved the hit of plunging into the ocean – with or without a wetsuit. But until recently I didn’t have a clue why being in (and beside) the sea made me feel so good. Whether I was skipping over the dunes with a pair of fins...
by Hayley Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021 | Travel Tips, Uncategorised
Top tips for getting back into surfing after having kids. Whether you’re new to surfing or surfed for years before having kids, it’s not an easy sport to fit in around family life – especially when your kids are young. Juggling parenthood and a job is difficult...
by Hayley Lawrence | Jan 22, 2021 | Destinations
With surf-in, surf-out access, eye-popping sea views and incredible family facilities beside the beach, it’s no wonder that the Watergate Bay Hotel is one of our favourite places for family surfing breaks in Cornwall. Instead of dwelling on this lockdown...
by Hayley Lawrence | Jan 16, 2021 | Travel Tips, Uncategorised
So, what’s it like being a surfer-mum? How do we juggle the tides, swells and fickle surf conditions with the demands of a family and a job? After all, motherhood can be an all-consuming and selfless role, while surfing is a selfish and time consuming pursuit. But...
by Hayley Lawrence | Dec 21, 2020 | Side Trips, Uncategorised
We do Christmas a bit differently here in Cornwall… Wake up to rolling surf and golden beaches. Go from your bed to your board in seconds. Ride the waves on world-class surfing beaches. Feel sand between your toes and your cheeks glow from the Atlantic breeze. Dine on...
by Hayley Lawrence | Nov 22, 2020 | Travel Tips, Uncategorised
What with the second lockdown coinciding with shorter days, colder weather and the season when many surfers like to jet off to warmer shores, some of us might be feeling as gloomy as the long, dark nights. So here are some of our top tips for feeling great, and...
by Hayley Lawrence | Nov 13, 2020 | Destinations, Travel Tips, Uncategorised
We’re parents who love surfing and beach life. Based in the UK’s surfing capital, our family lives revolve around the rhythm of the tides. When we’re not at home in Cornwall, we’re travelling the globe in search of other perfect places to surf with our kids in tow. We...
by Lauren Sandland | Sep 30, 2020 | Surfer Interviews
To boost your surf stoke, we check in with some inspirational family surfers around the globe. So, where better to start than with one of the UK’s most promising young surfers, often spotted shredding at our local breaks. 14 year-old Lauren Sandland has been hitting...