Yonder Womens Surf School

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  Clare Humble

  I’ve just come back from the best few days in Devon at a Beginners Camp. I’ve learned so much and feel like I’ve made real progress and gained huge amounts of confidence. Sally and Tom are brilliant at supporting everyone to reach their own personal goals. Sally teaches in a way that gives you enough direction much also creates space for you to work things out yourself. Tom’s photos were brilliant, not only to have memories of the camp, but importantly, to give you a different perspective of what you’re doing when you’re surfing and what tweaks you can make to improve. The whole group were awesome and super supportive, I loved that everyone was really rooting for each other. We all had our own things that we wanted to work on - there was no competition, just huge amounts of support and encouragement. Everyone had wins and it was lovely to share them with each other. The weekend was filled with lots of laughter and good vibes! There is something very special about Yonder and the community that has been created - I can’t imagine a better start to my surfing!

  23-05-2023
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  Molly E

  I got back from my Devon beginner surf camp yesterday and I'm still buzzing from the experience. Sally and Tom are not only interested in helping you to get to your feet on a surfboard, they want to ensure that you're equipped with everything you need to be a confident independent surfer, teaching you how waves are formed, how to use different tools to forecast the surf, etiquette in the water and loads more. Their immense passion for surfing is contagious and their teaching style is fun, laid back and super encouraging. I came to the camp as a complete beginner with loads of nerves and have left with nothing but excitement to get back in the water! The other women on the camp were wonderful, the food was delicious and the sunsets were ace - couldn't recommend a Yonder surf camp enough!!

  16-05-2023
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  Alex Bushell

  Sally and Tom provide such a genuine and immersive surf experience through Yonder. It can sometimes feel a bit intimidating if you’re still quite new, but every interaction and lesson I’ve had with Sally and Tom has made surfing seem more and more accessible. I’ve just got back from the Devon improver camp with more knowledge and excitement for surfing than ever before. 3 days of absolutely going for it out there with the rest of the lovely girls who booked on, all encouraging each other and sharing our journeys together. Each evening and rest point between surfs was met with a debrief, where we all sat round together and checked out Tom’s amazing photography of us all from that day. His carefully captured photographs and video clips, giving us an insight into the things we were doing right, and most importantly, how we can improve when we go out next time. They’re both so full of knowledge and so willing to share openly about their lives and surf journey, it’s truly inspiring. The environment they create on these camps is beautiful and wholesome and like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. It’s left me itching to surf more and more as soon as I can! Can’t recommend Yonder enough!

  16-05-2023
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  Molly Jowsey

  I have just got home from the most wholesome few days on a surf camp with Sally and Tom. Not only do Sally and Tom have the most incredible technical knowledge of surfing, but they teach and share their experience in a relaxed, organic and holistic manner, covering not only technical aspects of catching and riding waves, but of forecasting, safety and etiquette. With small groups Sally really has chance to support every individual on their surf journey and the passion and care she has to support every woman is second to none. I cannot recommend Yonder enough, even their homecooked food on camps is absolutely banging.

  16-05-2023
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  Po_ 113

  I started my surfing journey with Yonder in 2020 and I have been on the camps three times now including this year! Sally and Tom really care about what they do. The ethos of Yonder is great. I love that they teach us about things that are more than just standing up on our board like surf etiquette, surf forecasting, paddling techniques, board positioning and the culture of surfing. The small group size means that learning is individualised. Each camp, I feel like I can fully immersed myself in learning and each time I go away learning a lot even during the times we had flat surf days. If you are umming and ahing about whether to try surfing, definitely give it a go by booking a lesson with Yonder. You will be hooked!

  16-05-2023
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  Bianca Wallis

  I've been wanting to attend a Yonder surf camp for a couple of years and it was well worth the wait! Sally and Tom are so caring, encouraging, and supportive in and out of the water. Their authenticity and passion for female surf culture shines through in everything that they do. Attending their surf camp has reignited my confidence and motivation in pursuing my surf journey. I'm so glad to be a part of the Yonder family.

  02-05-2023
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  Eunice Mendoza-Miller

  Low risk, tremendous reward! Massive thanks Sally and Tom for showing me how to enjoy being in the sea again. This really means a lot. I learned so much more in the surf camp than when I was “regularly-ish surfing” back home. I’ve surfed previously, but where conditions are optimal(think non-freezing consistent breaks, with channels to paddle back) so getting in the North Sea was quite a shock to my system. This camp helped me overcome my reluctance to get in the cold and unfamiliar sea. From day 1, Sally and Tom taught us how to keep safe in the waters and observe surf conditions. I cannot emphasize how much reassurance this gives. Each session was the perfect balance of personalized coaching and having the space to “work it out” myself. From someone who’s lived all her life in daily 30c weather, trust Sally when she says you will get warm once you’re in the water. The surf skate session was fun, you’re transported back to the fun of playing as a kid. Food was always delicious and I couldn’t ask for a better group to do this camp with. Everyone was friendly, supportive, and nice. You’ve reached the end of my review. Take this as your sign to go and book a session/camp with Yonder! Ps. It is a 3-day surf camp. Expect you’ll get tired or experience some muscle ache. It is all worth it though!

  30-04-2023
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  Samantha Sherratt

  I went on the Scarborough surf camp this last few days and it was such an incredible experience. The level of dedication and care that goes into the entire experience is above and beyond, everything is thought about so carefully, and with the small group, you feel like you get so much attention. It's so great to learn with a small group of women (who were as lovely as Sally and Tom, who are next level great) and to have each other to follow and cheer on. The teaching is so detailed - I now feel like I understand so much about surfing that wouldn't have even entered my brain I would need to know, but that means that I now have the confidence to be able to look at where I want to go, look at the waves when I get there, and figure out how I'm best going into the water and what to do when I get in there. SO SO USEFUL AND FUN! The photo feedback, the films we watched, the surf journal, the skateboarding lessons, the delicious food, all of it made such a perfect couple of days. Feels weird to think I'm not going in the water with everyone again tomorrow! I'm hooked :D THANK YOU!!! Also, I've bought clothes from Yonder, and they are cracking. Great t-shirts and hoodies, awesome socks, and the zinc smells amazing. Highly recommend this company in every way, thank you!

  30-04-2023
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  Gina Ruffin

  Sally and Tom have created such a beautiful and supportive school for women to surf. Went to the beginner’s camp and learnt so much more than just ‘popping up’ - gained the confidence to understand surf conditions independently, analyse technique, paddle(!!), learn at my own pace and meet some fab people along the way. Thank you for an amazing camp and everything you’re doing for women’s sport and surf culture! Go Yonder 🧡

  30-04-2023
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  Heather Tarran-Jones

  I’ve just had the most wonderful 4 weeks of surfing as part of Yonder’s ‘Madre’ sessions! It’s rare that I look forward to taking a dip in the North Sea on a snowy morning, but Sally and my lovely new Madre mates made it such a joy! Such a sense of freedom and release as I entered the waves and left my busy thoughts and everyday stresses behind to steal a couple of glorious hours just for me! Sally has a knack of putting everyone at ease and was great at supporting each of us at just the right pace. So excited to move my surf journey on now!

  30-04-2023