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The start of surfing. The first day out. I had no idea.
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I started off in Denmark. Using camping sites as a base. Renting a cottage 1 month. After 2 Month I was just able to stand up on the board 4 seconds.
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Looking for the perfect place to learn, I then headed to France. On the Atlantic coast. I had read a lot about some good places there.

The truth is, if you are still a beginner, do not go to places recommended as being great by experienced surfers. You can not learn there, unless it is during a very quiet period.

The conclusion was that North in Aquitane is less crowded than South. The area of Amelie Plage, I liked a lot. Here you have a camping overlooking the Ocean and you can walk to the beach with your surfboard under your arm.

There is a surf camp here. They have the last group during September. From 15 July to end of August it is very crowded.
 
You are 4 Km away from a pretty old town called Surlac syr Mer. From there you have a train to Bordeaux, which made this town a seaside resort since the beginning of last century.
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Surfing on Mallorca is possible, but you need to wait for the right conditions. Rare during the summer month. During the winter it is a lot more windy and you see surfers at several places. However it is local people. Bringing a surfboard to Mallorca on a short vacation, will almost get you in the book of records.
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We now read 2008. I have ordered a new surfboard. 9 feet 8 inch. The car is getting prepared for a camping trip to Galicia in Spain. I will "travel light" just with a tent. Photos will be inserted here as I progress. Start supposed to be mid August
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