On the 31st of July my expo group went out surfing. Our first lesson for the term. A lot of our group had never tried it so it was all a new experience for most kids.

One of the first things we learnt how to do was how to ride a wave in and how to keep the board in control.  I managed to get myself caught in a small rip but needed help getting out of it. We then learnt how to stand on a board. By the end of the session we had a few successful people getting to their feet. Finding the right time and reading the waves was a bit of a challenge. It was all about timing and finding what was comfortable for you. One thing I struggled with was the salt water trying not to take in too much. By the end of the session a lot people were tired. Overall experience of surfing for the first time was an amazing experience and I would recommend trying it. I thank all the staff and a big thank you to the surf instructors for taking us for the first lesson and looking forward to the next three sessions. What a great day.

by Bethany- Irymple SC