O'Neill Surf Academy Launch Day
The Launch!!!!!!!
The launch of
British surfing Champions Sam Lamiroy, Robyn Davies, Jake Boex and many more were on the beach to perform the opening ceremony. After which, everyone hit the water for an afternoon surf, helped on by instructors and Pros alike!!!
British surfing Champions Sam Lamiroy, Robyn Davies, Jake Boex and many more were on the beach to perform the opening ceremony. After which, everyone hit the water for an afternoon surf, helped on by instructors and Pros alike!!!
Teaching the whole of Cornwall...
The Academy instructors had a full schedule, starting with 35 kids from
As well as teaching absolute beginners, the O’Neill Surf Academy also offers advanced coaching for surfers wanting to improve, and the first pupil for opening day was actor Danny Webb. Danny who has starred in the last two episodes of Dr Who, spent two hours with Academy Director and Head Coach Patrick Sweeney, picking up tips to improve his performance. Summing the experience up afterwards Danny said:
“It was amazing. I learned loads. It makes such a difference surfing with someone who not only knows the technique, but has the ability to pass that knowledge on.”
“It was amazing. I learned loads. It makes such a difference surfing with someone who not only knows the technique, but has the ability to pass that knowledge on.”
The Day....
The day began with teaching a whole class from Newquay Junior school, followed by a BBQ in the beach hut. After lunch, and the official opening of the Academy by Sam Lamiroy, everyone took to the water.
Similtaneous lessons were going on on the beach for a Cornish Rugby Team, the trainees from Fifteen, a junior school class and individual celebrity lessons all ended up in the surf together.
See more photos from the day here...
