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Growing up in Newquay, I taught myself how to surf on my dad's board at the age of nine. My parents were always at the beach throughout the summer months. The sea was in front of me so in I went. The following summer I got my own board and have been addicted to the sport ever since!

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Performance Surf Training; Week 1 - Portugal

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Being a successful athlete all starts from the experiences, coaching and guidance you gain in your early years.  I've been fortunate enough to practice and improve my surfing all across the world, traveling since the age of 13!
 
I've now set up performance training camps partnered with Surf Iberia, for future UK rippers.
 
A few weeks back I ran the first weeks training for 8 up & comers.
 
The location for the week was Surf Iberia's lodge in Prai Das Macas. The waves ranged between 2-8ft, choppy, offshore, side shore. Heaving barrels, running right hand wedges, scary heavy closeouts and fast little realers. Portugal has every type of wave you crave!!! We chased the best conditions each day, heading north to Penich a fair bit to catch some shelter from the ideally positioned peninsula!
 
I would like to thank all surfers who attended the week camp, you all gave 100% in every session and behaved for me.  Keep working hard and changing the little parts of your technique that make all the difference!
 
Yewww good work,
Tom
 
Squad members camp 1:
 
Jack Coombs - St Agnes Joe Harding - Bantham
Kai Thomas - Perranporth Ellen Harding - Bantham
Angus Scotney - Mawgan Porth Emily Currie - Bude
Ben Bennets - Jersey Max Pechonis - Bude

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