Surf2skool » Surf Tips http://surf2skool.com Surf Lessons and tours throughout Geradlton and the MidWest region of Western Australia Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:41:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 WHAT NEXT: After surfing lessons with MIDWEST SURF SCHOOL: http://surf2skool.com/2009/04/16/what-next-congratulations-on-completing-surfing-lessons-with-midwest-surf-school/ http://surf2skool.com/2009/04/16/what-next-congratulations-on-completing-surfing-lessons-with-midwest-surf-school/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:04:22 +0000 Roffo http://surf2skool.com/2009/04/16/what-next-congratulations-on-completing-surfing-lessons-with-midwest-surf-school/ To continue with this great sport after lessons with Midwest Surf School, here are some important contacts that may be of value to you in Geraldton (note: in alphabetical order):     BM Surf: 6/ 116 Nth West Coastal Hwy, Wonthella (Opp Shell on the Hwy) Ph: 9964 4966. Bruce will look after all your surfing needs from surfboards, equipment to repairs

Corner Surf Shop:  Crn Marine Tce  and Post Office Lane, Geraldton  Ph:  9921 3127. Ask for 10% Membership Discount   Geraldton Surf and Sail 434a Chapman Rd Bluff Point Ph: 9923 1000. Sailboard Equipment and surfing supplies    G-Spot Extreme Sports 241A Lester Ave Geraldton Ph: 9965 5577. Sailboard Equipment and surfing supplies

 

Midwest Signs 9 Chapman Valley Rd, Sunset Beach Ph: 9938 1556. Brian Clow shapes and repairs boards for those looking for a “on-a-budget-deal” 

 

 

Stone Surfboards  968 Chapman Rd, Glenfields Ph: 0429 381 849. Surfboard and Sailboard Manufacture

    Willocks 114 Marine Tce, Geraldton  Ph: 9921 5134,For surfing supplies and accessories at a great price

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I spent last week with my wife, Steve and my neighbours relaxing at one of Western Australia’s best surf locations.

 The waves were a little small but the notorious Bluff barrel was still doing its thing.

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  • Be sun smart.  Wear sunscreen, a hat and cover up.  Drink water. 
  • Always swim with another person.
  • Choose a beach that is suitable to your skill level (See Below).
  • If you see someone in trouble in the water, get help quickly.  Don’t swim out unless you are confident that you will not get into trouble.  Always take a floatation device with you.
  • If you are in trouble in the water (e.g. caught in a Rip):
    • Stay calm.
    • Float on your back.
    • Wave one arm for help.
  • Read and follow the beach signs.
  • On Patrolled beaches:   
    • Speak and listen to the lifeguards.
    • Always swim between the flags. 
    • KEEP YOUR SURFBOARD OUT OF THE FLAGS!
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