So, after being here a month, Brett finally took the initiative and called up Frank, the premier surf coach in Gisborne. He actually is our neighbor, from a few doors down, but also runs a well known surf lesson and board rental business. Everyone has been telling us, you need to learn from Frank. Brett had a private lesson with Frank on Monday, and Liam got in on the action as he is also very motivated to learn. We actually had to travel into one of the city beaches, as the waves there were a little calmer and better for learning. We are not quite ready for the Wainui waves yet - little out of our league! Brett, however, did a fantastic job (as usual) and Liam has been practicing his moves on the floor and bed at home. I got my lesson the next day and did pretty good - was able to catch my own wave and stand up. Unfortunately there are no pictures from that night and I had to cut my lesson a little short. I had screwed up and left the whole family locked out of the house back in Wainui - woops!! Luckily they were hanging out with some awesome neighbors. We both had a great time though, and now we are ready to buy a board (and wetsuit)!!!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Surfin'
So, after being here a month, Brett finally took the initiative and called up Frank, the premier surf coach in Gisborne. He actually is our neighbor, from a few doors down, but also runs a well known surf lesson and board rental business. Everyone has been telling us, you need to learn from Frank. Brett had a private lesson with Frank on Monday, and Liam got in on the action as he is also very motivated to learn. We actually had to travel into one of the city beaches, as the waves there were a little calmer and better for learning. We are not quite ready for the Wainui waves yet - little out of our league! Brett, however, did a fantastic job (as usual) and Liam has been practicing his moves on the floor and bed at home. I got my lesson the next day and did pretty good - was able to catch my own wave and stand up. Unfortunately there are no pictures from that night and I had to cut my lesson a little short. I had screwed up and left the whole family locked out of the house back in Wainui - woops!! Luckily they were hanging out with some awesome neighbors. We both had a great time though, and now we are ready to buy a board (and wetsuit)!!!
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