Yonder - Surf Holiday Just For Girls In North East England UK

UK.  TYNEMOUTH. In the north east of England you will find some beautiful coastal towns and long sandy beaches backed by dunes and high cliffs and surf.  This is where you will find Yonder, an ASI accredited surf school, that provides surfing activities for girls only.

Tynemouth Longsands is, as its name suggests, is a golden sand beach stretching for miles. Just a stone’s throw from the city of Newcastle yet a world away, Tynemouth has a super chilled surf vibe.

It has developed a national reputation as surf destination, popular with UK surfers and is where the national surf championships take place.

SURF ACTIVITIES WITH YONDER

Yonder offers ladies only one to one surf coaching, private group lessons, regular surfing lessons and fully catered residential surf camps in Tynemouth, Scarborough and Devon.

Yonder is owned and run by Sally McGee, an experienced surfer who spent many years surfing iconic breaks around the world, in the UK, Europe, Indonesia, Central America and California.

Yonder is a way for Sally to share her love for surfing, by providing a safe, supportive setting where women are able to progress and gain confidence in the ocean.
Working with beginners, improvers and intermediate level surfers. Yonder maintains a real focus on quality, keeping the group sizes to a maximum of six to ensure individual advice and to maximise progression.

Their equipment and wetsuits are a very high standard and are used only for lessons and camps, they do not hire out equipment.

While traditionally the UK surf industry has its roots in the South West, there is a thriving and burgeoning surf scene and culture up in the North East.

ASI Surf School Yonder aims to empower women surfing in the North East and UK; to help those who are struggling to find their place in the line-up or to take their first (or next step) towards becoming confident in the sea and really enjoying surfing on whatever board they ride.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Regular surfing lessons include all surf equipment and a post surf cup of tea. The atmosphere on all Yonder surf lessons and camps, is warm, welcoming and relaxed.
Yonder female only surf camps are around two days long from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.

They include four, 2- hour surf sessions, 1 evening meal, photo feedback and a film night featuring inspirational female surfers held at a local venue with roaring fire.

They also provide plentiful snacks and hot drinks throughout the weekend with lunch provided on the Saturday.

Accommodation is not included.

FACILITIES

The day to day surf school is run from Sally’s motorhome.  It’s a fantastic 1990's Talbot Express – specially modified for mobile surf school activities -  fully heated with changing facilities and a cup of tea waiting for you after surfing.

GETTING THERE

Newcastle International Airport has daily flight arrivals from all European cities. It takes just 30 minutes by car to Tynemouth.
There are excellent transport links from London to the North of England. Newcastle is less than three hours on the train from London.

A 1.5hr drive from Leeds and Edinburgh and 2 hrs from Manchester.
It takes just 25 minutes to get from Newcastle to the beach by car.

Or on foot, the beach is a 10-minute walk from Cullercoats Metro station (north) and Tynemouth Metro station (south). 

Yonder are able to offer transfers to and from the main train stations and airport.

WHERE TO STAY

There are some great places to stay in Tynemouth. The Park Hotel or The Grand hotel are highly recommended where a double room cost around £100-£200 per night.

http://www.parkhoteltynemouth.co.uk/

https://www.grandhoteltynemouth.co.uk/

There are also plenty of great Airbnbs in the area, great for those on a budget.

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/s/Tynemouth--United-Kingdom

WHERE TO EAT

On Tynemouth Front Street is are a fantastic array of food options, with thriving seafood restaurants including the renowned 'Riley's Fish Shack' serving locally caught fish and nestled in the stunning King Edward's Bay.

http://rileysfishshack.com/

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT

While surf lessons run year-round, the residential surf camps run only during the best swell seasons from April and May and September through until early November. Temperatures are always a degree or two colder than in southern England. But the school makes up for it by using thick wetsuits, boots and gloves and lots and lots of hot tea!

LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Steeped in history Tynemouth has some fascinating historic buildings such as the dramatic Tynemouth Priory and Castle on top of the headland. Centuries old, the site is the burial place of Saints and Kings of the old Kingdom of Northumbria.

Tynemouth village has a strong maritime history with Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade being the first of its kind in the world. The Lord Collingwood monument was built to honour of the local Admiral who took over from Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.

The area has breath-taking coastal walks and plenty to do including taking a boat ride on the river, visiting parks, the museums or the aquarium. With a wealth of traditional pubs, cafes, local markets and bistro to try once you’ve built up an appetite.

Tourism information:  https://www.visitnorthtyneside.com/destinations/destination/1/

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT YONDER

“There’s nothing better than learning to do something you’ve always wanted to try, around a group of like-minded inspiring women, and Sally is definitely one of those women. The most amazing, patient, encouraging teacher with the most adventurous spirit.

“Sally will have you upping sticks, trading in your one-bed flat for a Campervan and planning your next adventure before you know it.”

“One tip...Don’t forget to spend a bit of time at the end of the day to watch sally catch a wave or two...Pure magic.” Gemma Harrison, VC London
 
See photos on facebook post:  https://www.facebook.com/ASI.Intl/posts/1216155861870872?__tn__=K-R
 
Contact Yonder :   https://www.academyofsurfing.com/school/surfing/yonder

 

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