With the winter now becoming a distant memory and the spring swells on their way, it is a good time to update Bristol Surf Club members on what been happening since the new committee took over. We also welcomed Berenice onto the committee as our beginners Rep. in February.

The fantastic efforts of members with the RNLI Sponsored Swim which now totals £2300 going towards the RNLI Beach lifeguards, our biggest total yet. Big thanks to all that sponsored and participated in this year’s event.

Another successful Secret Newquay event is behind us, with 50 members attending, thanks again to Nat for the organisation. Thanks to Catherine for organising the Beach cleans. Sorry I did not make it but did my penance at Widemouth the week after. The Easter Gwithian trip attracted 40+ members to a great new campsite location for the club. The weekend went really well, though the surf was less than idyllic those with kites and bikes had a great time. Big thanks to Jono for putting it all together.

On the programme for the next couple of mouths is the beginner’s session organised by Bernice with Walking on Waves at Saunton Sands on the 26th May, Details on the forum and Facebook, so please sign up directly with Walking on Waves. Should be a great experience for new members. Experienced members very welcome to come and surf too.

The May weekend event is being worked on by Nat so keep an eye on the forum and Facebook page for details, but my understand it that it’s going to be somewhere in Wales.

Some points of administration with the club which is now passed 200 members. The committee now feels that the management of message to all members is becoming fragmented and from the start of the new Membership year (July) the Facebook page will be revamped and become a member’s only page. Ric has also posted on the forum a proposal to change the AGM date into Feb. It’s your club so please let us know what you think.

One final word as the summer is coming let all enjoy the surf safely and try to be aware of the environment especially with the price of fuel. So with this in mind I am organising some club day’s for members who missed out of the weekends or could not make the first of these is targeted for 5th May 28th April, at Widemouth near Bude.

Let’s all keep up the enjoyment and let the last work be from Duke Kahanamoku “The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun”.

Thanks a lot and speak to you soon.

Andrew

Mem Sec.