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Surfing Testimonials and comment

Comments from People who have been on our courses :

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Russell Milne, 26, Teacher - Linton Village College, Cambridge
"An absolutely awesome morning of surfing, excellent instruction, fun and perfect waves. The guys at ESF were fantastic from the booking to the prizes at the end of the session. I think a few guys will be saving up for surfboards now."

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Josh Edwards, age: 21, Occupation: Marine
"Best hangover cure ever. Many thanks."

Matt Norton, age: 25, Occupation: Project Planner
"Awesome fun with relaxed instruction and good equipment."

Dan Brown, age: 27, Occupation: Teacher
"Quality, great surfing with great instructors. Mark, Olly and Shaun were awesome. Great fun for all the boys. Cheers guys"

James Greenwood, age:27, Occupation: Sales
"Mark, Ollie and Shaun were great. Well structured lesson with emphasis on fun. 10/10."

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We have used the Rip Curl ESF Surf School for three years and every year they provide a safe, professional service that the kids love with a few nice touches like prizes for most improved and best wipeout. Can't wait to come back next year we might even try some coasteering.

Head teacher Robert Davies, Trinity School visit, October 10, 2010

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Had a great time thanks see you again.
Sash aged 37, Yorke, NHS Support worker

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Had a great time, so much we have rebooked and are buying boards!
Thanks guys for converting us to bodyboards.
Richard Saunders aged 27, Park Ranger, Sheffield

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Thank you very much for a great time. We all enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to Aidan and everybody for the lesson and for the goodies.

Helen's Hen Party. Wales

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Thanks so much guys-had such a fab time can't believe what an amazing surfer I am.
If you need a few more cheeky tips give me a call!
Katy (future Mrs Lambon) 28/7/08

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Thanks for a great morning. Loads of fun and you are very encouraging despite all the screaming.
Ruth aged 28 London 28/7/08

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Absolutely loved it. Thanks Brendan you rock! Can't wait to get back in the water
Jof aged 18 London 28/7/08

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That was great fun, lots of laughs and good tips from coach Brendan. Nice work!
Kate aged 27 Bournemouth 28/7

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Had an amazing time in the water even if I was uber frustrated!!
One day I'm gonna have a butt juts like Brendan's!
Victoria aged 27 Leamington Spa 28/7/08

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Got as far as her knees despite the good advice, thanks for the surf.
Hayley aged 28 28/7/08 London

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I had several sessions with Aidan and Dave over the course of a week. I had done surfing before but felt the coaching improved my technique and gave me some good tips. They were enthusiastic all week and made it great fun even when there were no waves.

I'll be back!

Matthew Last aged 23, 6/6/08, Dumblaine,
civil engineer

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Had a course of lessons over the week. I have improved on my previous surfing experience.
Aidan and Dave were always coaching and providing constructive criticism in good humour.
Looking forward to next year!

Philippa Last. Aged 22, 6/6/08, Dumblaine,
Bio chemist,

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I quickly progressed over the course of lessons. Improving my pop-up and learning to turn, the coaches helped me to remove mistakes and have great fun. Really enjoyed the surfing and can't wait to do more surfing and keep improving.

Andrew Last. Aged: 19, 6/6/08 Dumblaine, Engineering student

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Had a great time improved loads Way ay man!!


Michael aged 13 Newcastle.
Student, July 08

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First time any of us have been surfing wicked time, great fun. Dave and Nat were brilliant!
Dan's stag weekend- Brighton lads!

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Brilliant had a great time. Thanks to Dave and Nat and all the staff spot on!
Brighton lads! 10/7/08

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Cheers lads had a wicked gnarly time dudes!
Tony Stag do 10/7/08

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Great time good fun and great coaching. Would definitely come again!

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It was great! Awesome instructor and massive waves = loads of fun.
Cheers guys
Andrew Grey, Birmingham 22/7/08 aged 33, NHS consultant,

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Really enjoyed it, fantastic time great instructors (even if they are from reading! Ha Ha)
Thanks see you again- unlucky!

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Had a truly fantastic week. All 4 children stood up on boards. Very child friendly, great fun. Will definitely be back again.

Aidan was great with all the kids.

Sally Melrose 40, Dental Hygienist, High Wycombe. 26/5/08

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Had the most amazing time ever! Children mastered surfing so easily! Superb teaching from Aidan and the team. Fab with the children.
Penny Chogan aged 40 just! Farnham Common, Bucks 26/5/08

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Seen the website and had to give the lessons a go. Aidan gave me my lessons, excellent advice, really friendly, no pressure. I got more out of the first lesson than 3 years of bodyboarding. Thanks so much.
Paul Platts aged 38, New Zealand. June/08 (BB)

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Had a great week love surfing thanks
Taz aged 23

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Had a great couple of days, instruction was good and I enjoyed staring at a peachy bum!!
Cheers again.
Matt Needham aged 28

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First time bodyboarding but a great time. Instructor very patient and good fun.
Phillip Snell aged 44, House builder, Silver Surfer Weekend.

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If like me you always regretted not doing this in your youth, try it you'll love it.
Barry Butt aged 62, Silver Surfer Weekend, Manchester,

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From the envy of watching, the ESF took me with encouragement and perseverance to catching waves, standing up 'the pop', going out 'the Back' and getting in the peak.

Thanks

Pete Blanchfield aged 54 Silver Surfer Weekend,

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A fantastic weekend. Many thanks Aidan and Brendan for the excellent tuition.
Peter Norton Snell (BB), Southampton, Solicitor, Silver Surfer Weekend

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Excellent time and good fun!
Sue Doyle (BB) Silver Surfer weekend

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Great surf, even when 'no surf' Hopefully improving
Janet Simpkins, Essex (BB) Silver Surfer Weekend

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Fantastic time never thought I would stand on my first lesson. Thanks
Neil Chapple, Norfolk aged 29 Licensing Officer

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The most fun you can have in a rubber suit (almost!!)
Darren Chapple, Norfolk, aged 33 IT Consultant.

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Crazy. For real loved it!! Keep it real
Richard Chapple aged 31 Accountant, Norfolk

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Extremely enjoyed, great fun
Michael Hunkin aged 22 Data Analyst, Hull

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Totally knackered!
Paul John aged 31 Mortgage Advisor, London

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Very good teaching! Shred till you're dead
Heather Payne aged 21, Student, London, 18/6/08

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Sue and Daisy Martin

"Hello to everyone at Surf Girl mag,

We have just got back from our Etnies Surf day at Fistral. We had the best day. We had great fun and got lots of help and tips.

The instructors are all great. We liked Alex from the morning session best, he looked after Daisy when her board hit her on the chin and helped her to get some waves. He took me out a bit deeper and showed me how to dive my board through the waves.
The talk from Glen Eldridge was very useful and we will be following some of his tips, also the Yoga session was a very nice way to end the day and it made the five and a half journey home very relaxed.

The whole day was great fun and we will recommend it to any one wanting to start surfing or anyone who wants to improve.

The goodie bag had some nice bits in.

We hope to do another day some time next year.

Thanks for a really great time we are still buzzing.

Love Sue and Daisy Martin"

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Rob/Aidan,

Many thanks for arranging the boards and suits. It ended up being a superb day, and a memorable part of a fantastic tour! I have copied in some photos for your amusement!

Take care

Mark & LFB Rugby Club

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