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Surf academy gets a boost from experts
by George Mojo
10/07/2005:// Seven of the world's top surfers will be passing on their wave skills to South West youngsters at a special O'Neill Surf Academy this summer.
Former British professional champion Sam Lamiroy heads an impressive line up of coaches offering schoolchildren a unique insight into the sport at Croyde Bay in North Devon.
The former Plymouth University surf club captain will be joined by Californians Chris Lynch and Joey Hutson along with Noi Kaulukukui from Hawaii.
Cornish O'Neill team riders Jake Boex and Robyn Davies will also be passing on their wave-riding skills as will Australian Amber Gourlay.
In addition Kim Moriarity, wife of the late great pro surfer Jay Moriarity will also be joining the instructors.
The team will pass on the secrets to the art of surfing and beach culture in a series of free, day-long intensive courses. Adults will also be able to have lessons for the first time at the academy.
Beach classroom lessons covering the serious side to the sport, including beach and water safety and respect for the ocean, is combined with the fun and physical side of wave riding and surf culture.
The aim of the surf academy is to promote the sport at a grass roots level and spark an interest in the sport for life.
Stuart Campbell, from Woolacombe, attended the event in 1999 as a total novice and last year, at the tender age of 12, became the youngest member of the O'Neill European Surf Team.
The three days of coaching in Devon - on July 9th to 11th - will be followed by a Boardbabes Surf Academy at Watergate Bay, in Cornwall, on July 13th.
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