Surf Scotland.

If I had a time machine I'd travel back to visit 14 year old me to tell her to keep her chin up. I'd say that when she turned 25 not only would she be a surfer but she'd also be friends with the kinds of people she so desperately wants to know. 

The Land Locked Surfers Club took a trip up to Pease Bay, Scotland last weekend deciding to rough it by wild camping wherever we laid our boards. I surfed the best I ever did managing to catch green waves and get some turning in despite only having an 8ft foamie avaliable. This however is a minor detail, what was most spectacular about the trip was all the amazing people who attended and the atmosphere they created. For three days we lived like hippies in our self made surf commune somewhere out in a Scottish woodland. I'm not going to sit here and pretend that the accommodation was comfortable, or that we were toasty all of the time but rather the banter, epic surf, moments of sunshine and campfire jamming sessions made forest floor sleeping and tent life RAD!  

The ever talented Jemima Stubbs (who also happens to be my best friend...I am the luckiest girl in the world), took photos of our stay, whilst my phone managed to die on the first day meaning I actually have very few pictures of the trip. For a blogger not being able to take photos was both frustrating and a blessing in disguise.  It forced me to live in the present and not to spend time thinking about potential blog posts. 

I feel immensely lucky to be a surfer and have the opportunity to go catch waves with people who make my world go round. The LLSC renews my sense of awe and childhood feelings of exploration, it also makes city living bearable when I know I have countless adventures on the horizon. 

To the next Land Locked Surfer Trip! 

I adore this photo as you can see how utterly in love I am with Mr Sunny!

Meet George one of our very talented musicians. He also happened to be an absolute natural surfer taking to it like he'd been in the water for years! 

 The beauty of wild camping is that you can stumble upon scenes as beautiful as this. 

The lovely Rich otherwise known as the body boarder! 

Here are some of the LLSC in all their glory! We're missing a few key members but you get an idea of the kind of fun we have. This photo is supposed to be 'bear coming towards you' poses...

 

 I've managed to rope best friends into coming onto these trips, this is the lovely Rosie who manages to make camping look far too good, I on the other hand look like I've had no sleep! 

 Meet Pippin our surf dog, she came along on the trip and loved it! She even jumped on a board and had a go...annoyingly she was actually pretty dam good! 

Surfing is very serious business as demonstrated by Andy and Phil! 

All photos courtesy of the ever cool Jemima Stubbs click on her name for the link to her business page! 

Until next time, 
Stay strong and surf well
Love

 



































Caught in the storm, battered by waves, the ship of my life blown off course by the wind of selfishness and pride. 
Now my breath rises within, the breath of the heart, sweet breath.
The sacred breath leads me within. 
The winds have died down the water is calm.
I have found a haven for my heart in the harbor of your name. 

- Krishna Das 

I awoke at 5.30am and practiced yoga as the beginning to my 14 hour work day. You'd think dawn patrol on my yoga mat would leave me feeling drained and tired but I swear I only felt lightness throughout the day. 
Usually a stoic for a cuppa tea and breakfast the moment my eyes are open, I've been pleasantly surprised by how much more fulfilling my food and tea taste, when I practice yoga on an empty stomach first thing. 

I imagine this is how dawn patrol surfers feel when getting a session in before their 9-5. It's magical being up that early and dedicating yourself to meditation whether that is on your board or your mat. 

Its funny as one door closes another ones open. Yoga has been my open door this week I inquired about teacher training and the reply I got was:

'It must be meant to be, a student deferred until next year so there is a space for you,' 

I can't believe in the short time I've had to withdraw from the occupational therapy course and process this change, I've already progressed to feeling happy with the outcome and even better I've returned to my yoga which is bursting with opportunity. 

Best of all the Land Locked surfers are due to meet again, this time we're going all the way up to Scotland for some wild camping and (hopefully) surfing with Dolphins over at Pease Bay. EXCITED doesn't even cover it. 

If you have some time over 23-26th August why don't you meet us there? 

Until next time 
Stay strong, Surf well
Love