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Surf coach @thewave, surf artist, snowboarder, skateboarder, cyclist, runner, swimmer. @ratdogs_band bass player
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My first half marathon, done on no training in some brutal heat. Only managed to get through it thanks to my amazing co-runners @wavemakernick @joolsparsons & Matt V ❤️ and of course the cheering from the crowds made every step a little easier.

This one was for Justin, and for my grandmother, who also suffered from pancreatic cancer. Very special to do it on the solstice too.

The donation link is still open, it would mean the world if you have anything to donate!

Big love 🤍

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Tomorrow, @joolsparsons @evie.robertzon & Matt Vickerman are running 31 laps of @thewave to raise money for @pancreaticcanuk. We have all lost loved ones to this cruel disease and would love support please 🙏🏼 LINK IN BIO!

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2025 RECAP

1. I went on tour for the first time
2. Emslie loses it over a bad picture of me
3. Emslie stretching at the last tour show together
4. Podcast clip remembering pops
5. Was on tour support for Zoe Lyons
6. Witnessed Bristol City lose a play off semi final
7. Rewrote and recorded an old song from 2013 (will be released this year)
8. Redesigned football manager
9. Got a cat (he’s called Chris)
10. Became an OnlyFans model
11. Same as above
12. Got my teeth straightened
13. Started up a gig (more coming soon)
14. Got sung happy birthday to and hated it (loved the birthday with my pals though)
15. Sewed a jacket out of unsold tour merch
16. More cat
17. Spent time with my pals
18. Ran my first 10k race!

Been quietly plodding along in 2025. 2026 sees a new show and tour on the horizon!

#2025 #yearinreview

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Some memories don’t fade.
They live in our skin.
In the salt behind our eyes.
In the sound of waves we still hear,
even in silence.

Memories are in the mind.
But the deepest ones…
live in the body.

The shiver of a first cold water.
The rhythm of breath before a wave.
A hug, a chat and being still together.
Moments like those don’t just pass.
They shape us.

Water remembers.
And when we’re near it,
so do we.

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@thewave are now providing coaching on the Expert Turns setting and Advanced Plus (previously it was available only on the Advanced sessions). The coaching starts on land and then the coach joins you in the water - it’s free if using your bundles and only £10 if you are paying normally - exceptional value for money! In this session I was only thinking about the bottom turn and touching the water with my trailing arm and then flicking it behind me - I managed to do it multiple times thanks to the feedback directly after each wave. Combined with @flowstate_zone capturing each wave you surf, this is an absolute a game changer! Thank you coach @joolsparsons for the tips 🙏
🏄‍♂️ @alonesurfboards from @greenoverhead 6.0 at 32 litres

#wavepool #surftrip #surfboard #surfcoaching #surfcoach

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I just did a talk about the whole process of:

Finding land
Getting a technology partner
Securing planning
Building a team
Raising £millions
Constructing a world first
Opening to the public

Etc etc etc.

I look in the mirror

Proud and wiser (and a bit tired!)

Bonkers journey

But it’s always about the people

The people who get it

Authentically

The real Wavemakers

#TheWave #Wavemaker #purpose #bluehealth #love #surfing #waves #perfectwave #surf #surflove #surflife #surfculture #founderslife

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My journey at the Wave has come to an end. I have made some incredible memories and friends along the way and immensely proud of the products I launched and the coaches I trained. Thank you to those who supported me and @wavemakernick for making his vision reality!

Swipe for some of my favourite memories, it was pretty difficult to only pick a few!

Excited for the next chapter 🔥

1) Climate change baton relay, definitely the scariest thing I’ve done trying to not drop the baton whilst on TV. Thanks @abbycornwall for all the opportunities!

2) The lovely @openmindsactive crew, had the absolute pleasure of coaching these ladies for two courses and loved seeing them grow and progress.

3) Blue Earth Summit 2021 Barrels

4) First day at the Wave in a coaching rashvest and made it on the news for Blue Health.

5) Going live for the One Show discussing World Ocean Day for Schools 2023

6) End of Season Party in 2021, what a team

7) @waveprojectbristol the highlight of my week 💙 I will miss these so much

8) My last Advanced Coaching session with these legends. Incredibly proud of how popular the new Advanced coaching and Little Rippers products are after all my hard work.

9) Summer 2023 Dream team

10) My partner in crime

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A few weeks ago we returned to The Wave for a very cold first surf club of the year! All of our young people were super brave, and got suited and booted in thick wetsuits, ready to catch some epic waves!

We can’t wait to see you all (and hopefully the return of some warmer weather) back at The Wave in May!🥳🌊☀️

#surf #surfer #wintersurf #surftherapy #bluespace #water #surfing

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Here is an icebreaker 🧊 for you on this beautiful crisp morning,

Video courtesy of OG Wavemaker: @joolsparsons
Portrait: AI generated!

#surf #surfing #surfer #surfboard #surflife #surfergirl #surfers #surfphotography #surfinglife #surfersparadise #surftrip #surfgirl #surfsup #surfacedesign #wavepool #surfpark #surfboards #surfstyle

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🌞 SUMMER SURF 🌞

Is anyone else missing our Wave Project sessions? The countdown has begun for the Autumn sessions.

After all the recent rain, it’s hard to imagine the beautiful sun we had at our last surf therapy. Here’s a reel to remind you of the good times and the summer sun.

Huge well done to our Wave Project graduates.💙

Thanks to @thewave for hosting our sessions and for your amazing instructors ❤️

Thank you to our volunteers who turn up every Wednesday. 🌞

The Wave a project is currently running an urgent appeal, which you can donate through the link in our bio. Every donation counts and is really appreciated.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

PS. One final thank you…. For the reel song suggestions. We’ve got so many songs ready for the upcoming reels.🎶🎶🎶🎶

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3 of the most helpful tips people have given me recently:
1. 🔥Tip from @joolsparsons - Keep your head up high during take off - it means you don’t weight and unweight the board as much - helps your feet go in the right place and makes you feel like you’ve got 1-2 seconds extra time as you drop down
2. 🔥Tip from Rod @lomasfurniture - On take off lead with your head and chest forwards - throw yourself over the ledge - it gets you tracking down and along the wave quicker and also helps get your front foot placed further down the board toward the nose (the tendency is to sit back especially if the takeoff is steeper)
3. 🔥Tip from @ad.hutchison - As you complete your turn look and point your head towards the beach - it will give you a bit of extra curve in your turn (I remembered to do this on my 3rd turn here)
🎥 @ad.hutchison
🏄‍♂️ @darkartssurf Carbon SharpEye 72 from @greenoverhead 6.0 at 33 litres

#backside #turn #takeoff #surftips

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