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- Surf Camper from Allposters
Surfing UK
- Curl Curl,
Devonshire -http://www.curlcurl-surf.co.uk
Weekend
surf breaks, staying at Little Comfort Farm, a working organic
farm next to some of the West Country's most stunning beaches.
Curl Curl Surf aim to have a zero carbon footprint.
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- Global Boarders,
Cornwall -http://www.globalboarders.com
- Eco friendly, carbon neutral
surf company offering both a UK-based day surf school and UK
and International surf vacations for solo travellers, groups,
families and beginner, intermediate and advanced surfer.
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- Tyf
Eco Hotel and Adventure Sports Centre, Pembrokeshire -http://www.tyf.com
Located
in the tiny Welsh city of St Davids the hotel is set in a converted
12 bedroom windmill. It is the first hotel in Wales certified
by the Welsh Organic Scheme, and has a ethical purchasing policy.
They offer world class coasteering -sea kayaking, surfing and
rock climbing and it is also a perfect location for retreats,
courses and events.
Surfing Worldwide
 Surf Algarve, Algarve, Portugal -http://www.surfalgarve.com
- Surfing and yoga camp nestled
in a valley of native cork trees, the retreat is the brainchild
of enthusiastic Australian traveller and surfer Laurie Quirk.
Staying here is a communal experience with accommodation in a
large teepee, or on a small island camp just across a brook.
For those wanting more privacy there is also the more secluded
'Couples Retreat' in an African safari style tent.
Useful Information:
- British
Surfing Association
-http://www.britsurf.co.uk
Surf news and reports,
weather information, message board, chat room, and surfing postcards
from the official website. Also includes list of surf schools
and camps.
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- Surfers
against Sewage -http://www.sas.org.uk
The non-profit-making campaigning organisation who
aim for clean recreational waters, free from sewage effluent,
toxic chemicals, nuclear waste, and marine litter. They were
founded in 1990 by a group of surfers who were 'sick of getting
sick' and have had considerable success in cleaning up our waters.
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- Surf Relief UK
-http://www.tsunamisurfrelief.co.uk
Established
in 2005 to raise funds to support victims of the 2004 Tsunami,
this charitable organisation has continued to raise funds for
good causes related to surfing, incluiding surf coaching for
disabled people.
Equipment Suppliers
- Finisterre
-http://www.finisterreuk.com
British surfing apparel company based in St Agnes,
dedicated to "sustainable design philosophies, transparent
ethics, pioneering work with leading universities and suppliers
of recycled and recyclable fabrics." They have some pretty
good products too.
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- Patagonia -http://www.patagonia.com
Ethical
surfing gear from the American manufacturer -Patagonia aims to
care for the environment by working with processes that cause
the least harm, evaluating raw materials, investing in innovative
technologies, rigorously policing waste and dedicating a portion
of their sales to support groups working to make a real difference.
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- Wet
and Windy -suppliers
of boating equipment and surfing kit in Bristol.
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 Featured
product
- Rebearth Eco Surf Wax
- Available through Amazon, Rebearth
Eco Surf wax is made of safe biological nutrients that can be
entirely broken down and return safely to nature over time. 100%
Natural biodegradable Surf wax leaves no residue in the ocean.
100% sticky for cool/cold water use.Full ingredients - Beeswax,
tree resin, coconut oil.
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