RN/RM Boardriders Beginners/Intermediate

The final RN/RM Surfing Beginners Weekend of 2009 will be held at Gwithian Beach 5th – 6th September 2009.
The course is open to all Service and MOD personnel based at RN/RM establishments and their families. All personnel interested in attending the course should complete the attached pro-forma and return it to PO Paul Stainsby, 824 NAS, RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7BU, along with a cheque for £30 per person made payable to “Culdrose Central Fund” no later than Wednesday 2nd September 2009. It is advisable to book early as these weekends are limited to 40 places and fill up extremely quickly. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The aim of the weekend is to promote and introduce personnel to the exciting sport of surfing, and to further improve the skill of personnel who have previously attended a Beginner’s Weekend. Please state on the form your skill level as we can now offer video analysis and intermediate coaching for those who are at a progressive level.
All equipment will be provided by the club (e.g. Boards, Wetsuits), however participants are encouraged to bring their own wetsuits, boots and gloves if possible.
The muster point will be Gwithian Towans car park (near Hayle, just off the A30) at 0900 on the 5th September 2009. Please be advised to ensure you have enough change for the car park (approx £4.50).
Included in the price will be 6 hours plus off first class surf instruction from fully qualified BSA instructors and a barbecue on the Saturday night to be held at the Red River Inn, Gwithian.
For those who decide to take the sport further membership to the RN Surf Association is available at £20 running Jan – Jan; application forms will be available at the weekend and on the website. This cost includes free hire of club boards & wetsuits, BSA covered insurance at all RN Surf Association events and a RNRM Boardriders Club T-shirt (when membership is applied for at the Beginners Weekend) Membership will also entitle you to participate in the Club Training Camp and bi-annual Club expeds. During 2008 the RN/RM Boardriders competed in the South African Longboard Club in Port Elizabeth & Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa.
Club merchandise will be available at the weekend with T-shirts at a cost of £12 and the coveted RN/RM Boardriders hoodies at £25.
Those wishing to camp can choose from a number of campsites in the vicinity; the most popular being at the Gwithian Farm Campsite tel 01736 753127. This is opposite the Red River Inn where the BBQ will take place; early booking is advised. The site has new shower and washing facilities along with a small tea garden. At the Towans car park you will also find Sunset Café where you can purchase food, drink & surfing equipment; open at 09:30am
For further details please contact PO Paul Stainsby e mail – 824NAS-msp03, 937812616/07968 350904 or a member of the committee as detailed on the website ( www.surfnavy.com ) .