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Glide, surf, explore, race, fitness: what’s all this fuss about surf skiing?
Having paddled many dif- ferent kayaks/canoes and pad- dle boards in the past, the feel- ing a surf ski gives you is cer- tainly exhilarating and I am totally converted.
The ability to sit on and go is great; the ability to surf ocean swell and waves is awesome; the speed and glide you get is second to none; the option of paddling rivers, estuaries, flat water and the open ocean is fantastic.
So for people who aren’t aware of what surf skis are, they are a form of kayaking but the sport very much has its own culture and following.
Some people explain it as a performance sit-on-top kayak, where you sit on the craft with foot straps that enable you to steer the craft with your feet with an under stern rudder, while paddling with a specific paddle called a wing paddle. Surf skis range from 14ft to 21ft, with varied widths to suit the paddlers ability. It’s fair to say that the scene is massive in
the southern hemisphere, with South Africa and Australia being at the forefront of the activity. There are two forms of surf ski – Spec skis and Ocean skis.
Surf ski was born from the surf life-saving clubs when life guards had developed prone rescue boards with twin-bladed paddles so they could reach people in trouble quicker. The boards very slowly evolved into surf skis, which today are widely used for adventure, fitness and competi- tive racing.
Plus the ease of handling, for kids and adults, of these superb lightweight crafts on and off the water is sublime, not to mention the benefits to your fitness and well being.
Come and feel the glide with Sea Kayak Salcombe, which is offering surf ski coaching, tours and rental this season. Come down and have a go and be apart of this hugely addictive sport.
Ben Sherring
For further information visit
www.seakayaksalcombe.co.uk or call 01548 843451.
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Three decades shopping at a legendary South Hams shop
Ashby’s Easy Stores is a legendary family-run outdoor leisure and convenience store, which has been pro- viding shopping enter- tainment in South Devon for the whole family for more than
three decades! Our well-stocked shop is perfect for anyone vis- iting or living in the beautiful Kings bridge and Salcombe area! Our comprehensive range of equipment, clothing, food, drink
and accessories is per- fect for your enjoy- ment of the great out- doors here in Devon, whether that be the moor, beach, river, estuary or sea!
This is just a taster of what we do:
Camping and cara- vaning: tents, sleeping bags, beds, cookers, heaters, lanterns, torches, walking boots and survival gear. Kayaking and canoe-
ing: sit-on-top kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, waterproof tops, over-trousers, boots, hats, helmets and gloves.
Camping & Caravanning Tents, Sleeping Gear, Furniture and mor
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Shooting: air rifles and pistols, shotgun cartridges, knives, clothing, footwear. Fishing: rods, reels, tackle, bait, luggage and accessories.
Surf and beach gear: wetsuits, bodyboards, surfboards, inflatables, buckets and spades, toys and more...
Wetsuits & Beach Gear Shorties, Full Suits, Longjohns,
s East Charleton, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 2AP Telephone: 01548 531625 • Email:
sales@ashbysonline.co.uk
And if all that works up an appetite, in our Food Hall we also have a great selection of both locally sourced and popular conve- nience groceries and drinks, as well as hot and cold food to go and a whole host of daily household items. Masses of free park- ing and we’re open seven days a week! Ashbys: a most unusual shop.
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First-rate customer service and product knowledge
Our mission at Triocean Surf is to ensure that you, as the customer, are thoroughly looked after, leaving the shop with the knowledge and confidence to pursue your fun, water-based activity.
Located in South Hams Business Park, Churchstow, just two miles from Bantham beach, south Devon’s premier surfing beach, Triocean Surf holds a comprehen- sive range of wetsuits, surfboards, bodyboards, stand-up paddle- boards (SUPs), kayaks and many more water sport products. At Triocean Surf, you can also hire SUPs, surfboards, bodyboards, kayaks and wetsuits. We also pro- vide you with soft racks to trans- port your hire equipment to a cho- sen location. For further informa- tion on our hire prices, please visit our website at
www.triocean
surf.co.uk. Click on the links for webcams and hire prices.
How Triocean Surf strives to help you: Product knowledge: all of our staff have technical and practical experience of all the products we sell. We all love the water, are pas- sionate about what we sell and aim to pass our knowledge and experi- ence to you. Rest assured you will be given best advice based on your needs and ability.
A demo centre: buying your first SUP or surfboard can be a confus- ing and daunting experience. So take advantage of the South West’s biggest stockist and retailer of Red Paddle Co & Starboard SUP. If we’re not 100 per cent sure that a board is right for you, we can offer similar boards from our hire and demo fleet.
Whether you’re new to the sport or have some experience, you want to know that you’re buying the right equipment.
Test paddles: if you’re undecided which SUP is best for you, we dedi- cate our time to take you out on certain SUPs to and watch how you paddle, so you get the best advice, and choose the right board for you. The South Hams boasts some of the most beautiful waterways and coastline in the country. What bet- ter way to fully appreciate it than getting on the water?
Should you damage your gear, we also have an in-house repair workshop and aim to get you back on the water as soon as possible. Come to Triocean Surf, Unit 1D-E South Hams Business Park, Churchstow, TQ7 3QH. We are open seven days a week from 9am until 5pm in the winter, or from 9am until 6pm in the summer.
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