First Official Isle of Wight Surf Club Trip

First Official Isle of Wight Surf Club Trip

The very first official Isle of Wight Surf Club trip was to Newquay at Easter in 1967 Just after the club was formed. It seems like the Stone Age now. The thinking was it would be relatively warmer by then and it would be a chance to surf some proper waves. It was the...
BHC Hostel and Training Centre

BHC Hostel and Training Centre

Alan Hunter contacted me last year and told me about the apprentices from BHC (British Hovercraft Corporation) back in the 60’s being some of the first guys to start surfing.  Earlier this week I met up with Alan and he told me a few stories from those times....