Testimonials

 

Adam Jones ( Managing Director, Appointments Group UK) - 8th May 2006

Barrie,
As a complete novice I had my first 2 lessons at the National Surfing Centre on Fri. and Sat. afternoon. I had to write to let you know what an absolutely fantastic time it was! – Way above my expectations.
The instructors were all first class as well as showing incredible patience and teaching ability, they all conveyed a real sense of fun and seemed to be enjoying themselves. With no experience , I was a little apprehensive prior to the first session but all these guys were so relaxed and friendly it made the whole experience great fun!I’ll certainly be back next month for more lessons and will recommend your centre to everybody I know.
Keep up the good work and see you soon !
Regards
Adam Jones

James Haigh – Oct.06

Guys,

Just wanted to say thanks for my lessons last weekend. I really enjoyed the
1:1 sessions with Keiran who was an excellent coach, and I think my surfing
has really improved. Will definitely recommend you to friends.

Thanks again

James

 

Sam Dovey , Sept. 06

Hi Baz

Just a quick note to say a big thanks for the surfing lessons.

It was a great introduction into surfing and we both enjoyed our lessons with Celine and Sab, who were great instructors.

We are missing surfing bigtime and are going to take some time out for a long weekend in late sep/oct for some more lessons.

Is there any events coming up/occasions that we can check out before November?

Thanks again to you and all of your guys for a great experience, we are hooked!!!

Cheers

Sam

Mr. Richard Campbell ( HOD Humanities – Moat School )
July 2004

As was the case last year, I was very impressed with the professionalism and quality of the surf school and instructors. Most of the students have been very positive about the experience. From the Moat School year 9 and supervising teachers , I would like to thank you for your patience ,attitude, professionalism and instruction.
Although I will probably not be returning personally next year , I am sure that if another Moat School group comes to Newquay, that they will be equally impressed with your surf school.

Yours Faithfully
Richard Campbell

 

From Matt Howells - Aug. 2005

Barrie & Co.
Just a brief email to say thanks for a great experience. Our trip was part of a Stag night and the stag and all the others thought the surfing was excellent! All five of us are hooked and are likely to take up the sport..
As for the equipment, venue and staff – they were all first class, and every member of our party thought the session was great value for money and would have no hesitation in booking with you again.

Good luck to you all for the future, and thanks again. Pass on our regards to the staff.

MATT.

 

Mr. Paul Wright – Tourism and Cultural Services Manager , Restormel Borough Council, Cornwall.
14 th June 2004
RE: British Resorts Association Conference.

Dear Baz ,
As you are aware my Authority hosted the subject conference last week and it is already being labelled by members of the Association as the best event on record.

The success of such an event is due to people such as yourself and the British Surfing Assoc. who were extremely helpful to my team prior to and during BRA’s time here.

We were obviously lucky with the weather which more than suited a predominantly outdoor programme. The delegates who took the opportunity of Surfing Lessons were most impressed by the professionalism of the BSA and the help and encouragement they were given throughout the lesson.

I take this opportunity to thank you and your team for all your efforts which, I can assure you, are very much appreciated. Here’s wishing you, your family and all at the British Surfing Assoc. continued success for the future.

Best wishes and kind regards,

P L Wright.

David C Wainwright ( Director of Outdoor Recreation RAF Mildenhall)
6th Sept. 2001
Re; U. S. Air Force group surfing lessons.

Dear Barrie,
I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much we all enjoyed our weekend with your team! Your guys all contributed so much of themselves , and they had excellent coaching skills.
It all helped to make our trip a great success.
Yours sincerely
D. Wainwright.

 

Kate Mc’Neill - 6th June 2004

I have just arrived back home from a week learning to surf with the BSA @ Fistral Beach. I just wanted to write and thank every one at the surf centre for a fantastic week.
My friends and I had never surfed before and by the end of the week we all felt like we had made some sort of progress!
All the staff that worked with us were very Helpful, enthusiastic and professional.

I speak for all of us when I say that our first surfing experience was so good that we can’t wait, to get back in the water again !!

Thanks Again,
Kate Mc’Neill

 

Angela Mc Noughton ( Senior Physiotherapist English Institute of Sport, London Region) May 4th 2004

I had a fantastic time this weekend and felt that all your instructors are brilliant.( they must be to be able to get me up and standing !!!! )
I am hoping to organise a work trip down there in the near future so will send you the details as we get the dates etc.
I will also be down in two weeks time so will drop by and try to organise sorting out your Back !!
Thanks again to all the guys and especially Fran for a fantastically run weekend… pity the waves were only small !

Angela X

 

Althea Stevens ( Chairman of Newquay ‘MIND’ , the Mental Health Charity)
28 th Sept. 1999.

Dear Barrie ,
I am writing on behalf of Newquay MIND to thank you and to show appreciation for the partnership / collaboration offered by the British Surfing Assoc. , in providing ‘Therapeutic’ surfing lessons for our members.

From the feedback that I have received from members, I can assure you that by the provision of such an activity, much pleasure and sense of achievement has been gained. One member spoke of the self esteem he had gained by going into the sea after such a long period of illness.
Once again I would like to thank you for this excellent opportunity that you are giving to our members and hope that it can continue in the future.

With Best wishes ,
Althea Stevens

Mr S Green – 10th June 2001

Dear Sirs,
During the Whitsun holidays we went to Newquay , and my daughter had a ½ days surfing lesson at the National Surfing Centre on Fistral Beach.
During the lesson she fell awkwardly on her foot and had to be taken up the beach by the Instructors and Lifeguards. And then onto hospital by us.
We would like to thank all the staff on Fistral beach , both Instructors and Lifguards for the very efficient way in which they handled this . ( esp. the lifeguards who also had a major emergency on their hands at the same time with a small boy suffering back injuries)
We were most impressed with the coaching and the professional approach. Our only regret is that Sarah could not take up the offer of a free surfing lesson later in the week – as her ankle was still sore.
Looking forward very much to being able to partake in some more of your lessons in the future.
Best Regards
Mr. S Green

 

Captain D M Croall ( 5 Field Squadron , 22 Engineer Regiment)
Oct. 2000

Dear Barrie,
I write to thank you for the instructional package that you put together for members of the squadron. It was felt that although we brought business to the otherwise quiet end of season, the value for money and level of instruction received from the National Surfing Centre were excellent!
I am not sure if there were any future stars in our group , however all that took part enjoyed the experience.
Once again , Thank you,
Yours , D. Croall