Every surfer mum and dad wants their kid to surf. But it can be a difficult mission, especially if you surf in cold water. To help you teach your kids to surf and avoid the mistakes I’ve made, here’s some tips and advice I’ve gathered along the way. Ten tips for teaching kids to surf […]
How to buy a kids wetsuit
Buying a kid’s wetsuit is simple, but choosing a wetsuit that won’t make a child cry can be trickier. That’s why I created this simple to follow kid’s wetsuit guide. Are wetsuits for kids worth buying? Yes! If a child wants to play in cold water, a wetsuit will keep them warmer and happier for […]
13 top tips for Surfer Mums and Dads
It’s difficult to keep surfing and stoked after having kids, but it is possible. Surfer Dad was created as a space to vent my surfing frustrations, and hopefully help other surfer parents along the way. In fact, my first proper post was all about ‘surfing survival for new parents’. Thankfully, I’m getting better at the […]
Surfer Mums launch surf travel company for families
I learned long ago that ‘family’ and ‘surf trip’ rarely work well together, but that’s all about to change. I bumped into Hayley Lawrence at my local surf break last week. Hayley and her friend Celine have started up a new company to help surfer Mums and Dads, who like me dream of going on […]
Tips for a family-friendly road trip to the beach
Beach vacations are perfect for families, as they give you the opportunity to explore and bond in a natural setting. The fresh air, sunshine, and water are good for the body and mind. Furthermore, the beach offers endless options when it comes to family-friendly activities. As great as the beach is, your family may be […]
Your family’s first surf trip in the UK
Tired of your kids surfing the internet, playing Pokémon Go and streaming One Direction videos on YouTube? It’s time to disconnect, go on an adventure and take the family surfing for real. You don’t have to be David Hasselhoff or able to swim like Dory to try surfing. With a little bit of knowledge and […]
6 reasons to dress your kids in surf clothes
My parents had a habit of dressing me and my brother in lederhosen! The images still give me nightmares. For the sake of the children, please dress your kids in cool clothes. There are many fashions that look cool on kids, and less likely than lederhosen to haunt them in later years. I personally recommend […]
Thoughts on fatherhood – 4 Fathers interview
I was privileged to be interviewed by the 4 Fathers Project, who celebrate fatherhood and encourage fathers to be active parents in their children’s lives. Here’s my interview, hope you like it. Planning for the future… … has always been a weakness for me. I’ve never planned for anything more than a year in advance. […]
This is how Surfer Dads roll
With only a few weeks left of sunshine and warm water in the UK, I want to motivate all you Surfer Mums and Dads to get your kids in the water before winter. So here’s 3 of my favourite family surf videos to inspire you: Raised on waves Nolan and Tyler The Flying Squirrel
Get your kids off the couch and into the water
In today’s world kids don’t get enough exercise. This is a fact. There are far too many distractions for them. With a combination of video games and fast food fads we have an epidemic of low activity, and because of that, childhood obesity. Naturally many parents are extremely concerned about their children, and want to […]