Expertise I'M SORRY I DON'T DO WINDSURFING!
I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl magazines, based in the UK. I can answer questions about all aspects of surfing: equipment, travel, history, culture, locations in the UK, the pro tour, training for surfing, technique, women`s surfing, forecasting, surf media and so on.
Experience I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl surfing magazines, based in
the UK. I have been surfing for 12 years in Wales and Cornwall. I have also travelled to
Australia and various European locations to surf.
Publications Carve and SurfGirl magazines
Education/Credentials 15 A grades, BA and MA in English Literature.
Q: I recently knocked out two glassed in fins while surfing, one is pretty minor while the other is ... A: I would say both would be quite expensive to get done properly and both would also be hard to do on ...
Q: What are the advantages of using wax on a surfboard, as opposed to pads? A: Quite often it's a matter of personal choice, but most people now use wax all over, or wax for the ...
Q: I'm a Medical Student at the University of Glasgow and a keen surfer. I have to spend my Summer this ... A: West Coast USA (getting a visa is a pain but might be okay for you), Australia and New Zealand ...
Q: I'm here for a year and wish to learn to surf. I don't know where to start in choosing a surfboard ... A: You don't say where 'here' is? That does make some difference, but only when you're a better ...
Q: For someone 6 foot tall and intermediate level of surfing, will a 6'3 be fine? A: I think that sounds fine, although it's not really a lot of information to go on. If the surfer (you ...
Q: I saw a windsurfing board on sale for cheap (used). I would like to surf in small waves of Texas ... A: Hey, I actually learned to surf on a Bic children's windsurf board. It wasn't ideal, but I did ...
Q: I am having difficulty standing up on my board!!! Any tips? A: You need a certain amount of upper body strength, this is a reason lots of girls find it hard to get ...
Q: I own a starboard carve 144 which requires a small repair job, due to a ding centrally positioned on ... A: I take it this is a windsurf board; I'm a surfer not windsurfer but I think the principles will be ...
Q: Hey, I went surfing for the first time about a week ago (at Doheny) and fell in love with it. I was ... A: Here's something I wrote for SurfGirl magazine, I hope it helps. I think 9'0" is too big for you, ...
Q: i'm just starting out with surfing as a new hobby and am looking to buy my first board. Whilst ... A: sorry not to answer sooner, I've been on holiday. I've pasted below something I'm working on for ...
