Surf & Pilates "Amazing Success"

This week sixteen girls from all over Europe took to the waves of Southern Morocco, during the Girls Only Surf & Pilates week. The trip was run by Europe’s number one surf travel company, Errant. Rising each morning to the Saharan sun, the girls took time out before breakfast to work on their Pilates with top London-based Pilates star, Amy Swanson. “The blend between Pilates and surfing is not to be ignored. To thoroughly warm up the spine, using surfing related movement patterns, and learn about body mechanics has proven to be hugely beneficial when taken to the water.”

After a big healthy breakfast, the girls loaded up the vans in search of surf along this bountiful coastline, with world-class waves such as Killer Point, Anka Point and Devils Rock. Returning late in the day to a three course meal, cooked with the freshest ingredients Morocco has to offer.
Ash Howe from Northamptonshire comments “The Pilates sessions were an ideal way to get warmed up before surfing all day. Although Morocco is only a short flight away, the whole trip has felt like a real adventure, because the culture is so different and the surf so good”

On hand to coach the girls was pro-surfer Celine Gerhart from Gul wetsuits. “Celine was a great surf coach, she had a unique way of picking up on the smallest elements to improve my surfing. She really helped me understand where I should be on an unbroken wave and her enthusiasm for the sport is infectious.” commented CJ from Aberdeen.

Joining Celine was top female surf coach Zoey Cotton and professional long boarder Chris Thomson. Both on hand to provide detailed coaching using the latest video techniques.
The holiday was rounded off with a trip to a local Souk, the girls took to the stalls with great gusto, haggling down the prices of all those rugs, clothes and shoes.

Errant surf holidays have more week long trips booked for 2008. Including two week trips in the new luxury surf guesthouse in Loredo, Northern Spain.

Morocco, Tamraght - April 14th 2008
Northern Spain, Loredo - May 17th 2008
Northern Spain, Loredo - October 12th 2008

For more details on all Girls Only Surf & Pilates weeks and all Errant Surf Holidays log on to www.errantsurf.com or call Zoey on 0870 896 52 52.

Team Riders Take British Titles in 2007

Another year on the UK Pro Surf Tour (BPSA) and another set of title holders. Errant team riders, Harry Timson and Chris Thomson walked away with the top titles in the Under 12's and Longboard divisions.

Sam Lamiroy, took first place in the Mens open.

This is the second time Sam has won the tour title. He has proved he has not lost any of his skill in an ever increasing competitive field of surfers that compete on the tour from all over the world. Gwen Spurlock from Swansea won the Women's division to add to the U16 Girls Grommet Title that she also won earlier in the day.

Jayce Robinson of St Ives won the Pro Junior Title, Alex Baker of Croyde won the U16 Boys from a very strong field of up and coming surfers. However one of the future stars of surfing Harry Timson (Newquay) retained his Under 12 Open title by winning all 5 of the competitions he entered this year.

2008 Groms Exchange in Northern Spain is ON!

Following on from the amazing success of the 2007 Errant Grom Exchange Scheme in Lanzarote, Errant Surf Holidays is at it again. Next March a group of talented young surfers from all over the UK will head over to Northern Spain to stay in the brand new Errant luxury surf lodge in Loredo, Northern Spain.Confirmed surfers include Beth Mason, Max Tucker, Zak Lawton and Cavan Donnelley.

Each surfer bringing a unique element of style and surfing to the group.

As with 2007, the budding groms will be coached using the latest video surf coaching techniques, by highly accredited BSA surf coaches. They will also get the chance to surf and train with some of Spain's most elite WQS surfers including Pablo Solar and Dani Garcia. A local contest will be held on the beach of Somo, where other young surfers from local Cantabrian surf clubs will compete against our UK groms. This will be a true insight and fantastic experience in competing overseas.The new "Hosteria" is the latest edition to Errant Surf Holidays vast range of surfing inspired accommodation.

Due to be opened in Spring 2008, managing director, Chris Thomson comments "We are pitching La Hosteria as a new level in surfers accommodation, for instance all rooms have en-suite bathrooms, colour TV, iPod stations and air conditioning. Not only that, but it has its own in-house restaurant, bar, in built surf school and lecture room plus copious amounts of land surrounding this enormous guest house. The beach is a mere 50m, and is one of the best beach breaks around, not to mention Santa Marina, a well-known and much feared big wave spot right out the front.

All this is backdropped by the stunning mountain range "Picos de Europa", what more could anyone ask for!"The 2008 Errant Grom Exchange is due to take place on the 19th March for one week.

There are a few space left, so if you are interested please contact us as soon as possible on groms@errantsurf.com or by calling 0870 896 52 52. Further details about last years Grom Exchange in Lanzarote and the new Hosteria log onto www.errantsurf.com

Girls Only Surf and Pilates week in Morocco

Celine Gerhart has teamed up with leading UK surf travel company Errant to offer an exclusive Surf and Pilates week in Morocco. Gul Pro team rider and experienced surf instructor Celine Gerhart will be there to coach, lend advice and take your surfing to another level throughout the week alongside BSA surf coach Zoey Cotton and top longboarder Chris Thomson. We're stoked to have Celine on board, she's a great surfer and very experienced having travelled the world with her pro surfer boyfriend Alan Stokes, she also has a great empathy with coaching girls honed over three years of instructing.

This will be a great opportunity to improve or learn to surf in warm waters under the Moroccan sun. The week includes surf coaching everyday and the lessons will be held at fun beach breaks. There will also there will be a sunrise and sunset pilates lessons with a top teacher Amy Swanson from Body Control Pilates in London and top your week off there's a days shopping in the souks of south Morocco to lap up some Moroccan culture.
Your accommodation will be at Tamraght which is perfect for this holiday, the apartments have a massive roof terrace overlooking the surf spots and is very cool. (www.errantsurftravel.co.uk/tamraght_overview.php) This holiday also includes all meals, transport, airport transfers and surf guide.

The first week will be from the 19th November, followed by a week starting the 7th April 2008. One week costs £449 and every girl who signs up will get a Gul and SurfGirl goody bag.
So whether you're looking to improve or learning to surf for the first time, this holiday will be great for learning to surf in warm waters with a great crew of instructors!

For more information call 0870 896 52 52 or visit www.errantsurf.com