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The History of Surfing in Scotland and the UK
How did surfing take off in Scotland (and the rest of the UK)? What started with a simple question turned into a deep dive into the surfing past. We trawled blogs and books and surfed every surfing site on the web. The history of surfing in Scotland and the UK is a fascinating journey. While surfing might not be thought of as the quintessential British or Scottish sport, along the rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, there's long been a balmy bunch braving the waves and riding the surf. This is their story.
5 Of The Best Independent Surf Brands
Since those early days I have made an unconscious decision to live as close to the ocean as possible, with my current destination a remote island in Scotland (Isle of Tiree), well known for its awesome beaches and year round surf possibilities - and a growing surf brand – THIRTY-SQUARE. These days it’s less about wearing the big name brands and more about searching for those independent brands. The ones that began with a great story, a whole lot of passion and a desire to create something meaningful, as well as cool.
Why A Plant-based Diet Is Perfect For Helping You Reach Your Sporting Goals.
A plant-based diet allows us to be more aware about the nutritional value of what we eat, shortens exercise recovery time and improves muscle ability, that is why it could be the perfect option for you to reach your sporting goals. It does not necessarily mean you need to cut out all animal products. In fact, the term can be interpreted in multiple ways. Some people understand it to mean a vegan diet, for others it could be focusing on plant foods but occasionally eating meat or fish.
5 Ways To keep Warm Bodysurfing in Winter That Really Work.
It’s a gorgeous sunny day in March on the Ise of Tiree and the surf forecast gets 4 stars, so it’s time to hit The Maze for a bodysurf. The water temperature forecast reads “very cold (8 °C)”, and the air temperature is 6 degrees - about as cold as it gets here in winter due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. During February and March, the ocean mercury dips to its lowest level of the year and despite the warm sunshine, I need to consider how best to stay warm.
A Brief History of Bodysurfing and Why You Should Try It Too.
From the first days in Polynesia, to competitions in California and the recent resurgence, bodysurfing will never grow old. For me, the feeling of being in the water with my handboard is simply addictive. The coastlines of the Inner Hebrides offer a beach for every kind of weather, the Isle of Tiree has 23 of them. With such a rich history, and with it being just on our doorstep, I personally think everyone should give body surfing a try.
Cold Water Surfing: Everything You Need for a Tiree Winter Surf Trip
I’ve been thinking this week about getting away for the weekend, heading up the coast and finding somewhere I can get in for a few hours without the surf turning to mush or being blind-sided by 70mph gusts, but with my tiny Ford Ka I need to be really specific with my packing. This isn’t a van job, I can only take the things that I absolutely need (and that includes passengers). With this in mind, what are the absolute fundamentals are for a winter surf trip in the UK?