Taking Off & I'd Rather be Surfing
The Sport of Surfing in Britain
Ted Deerhurst narrates a film on the growth of professional surfing in Britain.
It features the emerging talents of the Owen twins, Simon Tucker, Mark Schofield, Brad Hockridge and Darren Frost. It includes the first Fosters professional Surfing competition at Fistral Beach and the European Championships at Thurso in Scotland.
I'd Rather be Surfing
This film is intended for use as an introduction to the dynamic sport of riding waves and sets out to show that it offers pleasure to all who participate, from te all year round surfer to the complete beginner. Information on choosing the right board and wetsuit, safety precautions, beach flags, currents, terminology and a tip by a British and European champion Nigel Semmens, is all contained, plus a step by step instruction on how to get to your feet, by former lifeguard and professional instructor, John Bryant
