Venue Info
Llangennith, Gower, Llangennith SA3
Surfboard craft & Surf lesson
Llangennith, Llangennith
From £16.00
Learn how to make a board, and then how to ride one!
(This session is open to all staff and students at Swansea University - ignore 'students only' on the ticket!).
Join us for this one off oppotunity to learn about how surboards are created before heading down to the world famous Llangennith surf sport for a 2 hour surf lesson
Adam Williams Longboaring Company is notorious on the Gower for producing some of the best surfboards in the world. With this one off oppotunity, Adam has aggreed to showcase his craft with a lesson in how to make boards. Adam's deep understanding of surboards and surfing will educate you in what goes in to making the best surboards and why people are so passionate about surfing, one of the most popoular activities on the Gower
We just know that after this session, you are going to want to give surfing a go! So, we have put on a 2 hour surf sessoin down on the world famous surf spot of Llangennith beach, delivered by Progress Surf School. With its miles of flat sand and perfeczt waves for beginners, you will learn not only about the heritage and love that goes into making surfboards, but also how to ride one!
Venue: Adam Williams surf shop and then Llangennith beach
Session Duration: 3.5 hours.
Session Time: 11-4pm (extra time is added to your surfing lesson to allow for changing and walking to the beach)
The bus will pick up at the following:
- 10:10am - Bay Campus, Outside hideaway - ///meal.shell.souk
- 10:20am - Princess Way bus stop (just down from McDonald's in the city centre) ///glow.jumped.sweat
- 10:30am - Singleton Campus – outside Fulton House ///submit.nods.bank
Cost: £16 (includes all equipment and transportation).
Refunds are only available 48 hours+ of the session time and at the discretion of management.
Only 8 places are available for this session.
- If you are unable to attend after booking, please make sure you cancel your place.
- Not showing up means that others miss out on the chance to attend.
Equipment/clothing:
- Wear bathers under your clothes so it’s an easy change into a wetsuit.
- Bring a towel, drink and a warm change of clothes.
- All equipment provided – surfboard, wetsuit, boots (gloves and hat if required).
- Don't bring valuables with you. During the session, you will be able to leave your bag in Progress' storage container whilst you're in the water.
Criteria to participate:
• You are able to swim a minimum of 50 metres in open water.
• You are physically fit enough to take part.
• You will will comply with all safety regulations set out by Swansea Surf School.
• You are not pregnant.
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Make sure you have registered with Get ACTIVE before purchasing a ticket.
Once you have booked your ticket, you'll receive an email confirmation with further details.
Cancellation: If you are unable to attend a session after booking, please cancel your ticket so that you can make the space available for someone else (Cancel your ticket by going to https://university-swansea.native.fm/ and click on your initials on the top right of the page and then 'Bookings').
If you are unable to attend a session after booking, please cancel your ticket so that you can make the space available for someone else (Cancel your ticket by going to https://university-swansea.native.fm/ and click on your initials on the top right of the page and then 'Bookings').
Refunds are only available within 48 hours of the session time and at the discretion of management.
Get in touch with us: getactive@swansea.ac.uk
Event policies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Weather: Unpredictable...we are in Wales after all!! If the weather is against us, we may be forced to cancel the session as we want to make sure it's as safe as possible for you to enjoy the experience. If we have to cancel the event, we'll let you know by email.
Conduct & Safety: You are responsible for your own behaviour and time keeping. Please take reasonable care of your own and other people's health and safety. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with safety information and safety instructions. If you have any concerns, please raise these to the event leader.
Acknowledgement of Risks: (a) I understand that participation in a Get ACTIVE session could result in a physical injury. I agree that I do so at my own risk, am voluntarily participating and assume all risk of injury to myself; (b) I understand that Sport Swansea recommends that if I have pe-existing medical condition/s, I should consult with a health professional before participating in Get ACTIVE activities.
Accessibility: This event will involve steps and rough terrain. If you have any queries regarding the suitability of this event, or have any specific accessibility requirements, please contact getactive@swansea.ac.uk before booking a ticket. as soon as possible.
Children: On this ocassion, children are not able to attend. Get ACTIVE will be delivering some family friendly activities soon.
Data Protection: Get ACTIVE will share your details with relvenat staff for attendance and safety purposes. We will use your data to produce internal statistics.
Photos: We may take photos and videos throughout the event which we will use to promote future activities in the on social media posts and on our website. When booking your ticket, you'll be asked to give photo/video consent. If you change your mind to your initial answer, just let us know on the day.
Contact Us: Should you need to get in contact for us, please email getactive@swansea.ac.uk
Get ACTIVE Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
What is the Code of Conduct?
This Code of Conduct code sets out the expected behaviour of staff and participants of Swansea University’s Get ACTIVE programme.
It is designed to protect staff and participants and others potentially affected by their actions, ensure the highest possible standards of participation, fairness, honesty and behaviour in relation to the conduct of all Swansea University representatives. If adhered to, the Code of Conduct will also serve to reduce the risk of harm and injury to members and the community in general
As a Get ACTIVE Participant, I will:
Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by Activators, volunteers, officials and officers in providing the opportunity for you to participate in activity sessions and enjoy the sporting/physical activity environment.
Shall not use foul language or abusive language or gestures towards other participants, Activators, volunteers or coaches.
Shall not do anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on the ground of gender, race, disability, age, religious or political belief, sexual orientation, social background, ethnic origin, language, marital or civil partnership status or pregnancy.
Arrive for activity sessions in good time, not to cause disruption to the session once started.
Consistently display high standards of behaviour.
Turn up with appropriate kit for the activity.
Take responsibility for warming up and cooling down properly, as appropriate.
Play for fun and enjoyment.
Learn and play by the rules.
Recognise and applaud all good play.
Ensure changing facilities are the same when you leave as when you entered them.
Report broken or damaged equipment to staff members.
Do not bring the club, Sport Swansea or Swansea University into disrepute.