Lily Plume's Journal
01 March 2024
How to surf in sync with your menstrual cycle
You know how one day, you can catch every wave you paddle for and leave the water beaming ear to ear… Only to find that the next day’s session feels like a series of never-ending wipeouts? We all have good and bad days in the surf. After all, surfing is unpredictable by nature with so many variables at play. But have you ever thought about the role your menstrual cycle plays in your surfing performance?
19 December 2023
What type of surf trip are you?
With surf tourism exploding and an ever-growing list of places to visit next, choosing a destination for your next trip can feel like a huge task. Luckily for you, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you pick a trip that suits you and all your surfing dreams! Do you like your surf trips with a side of R&R? We’ve got you covered. Looking for somewhere with consistent conditions but on a tight budget? No problemo amigo. Seeking uncrowded lineups but don’t know where to find them? We know just the place. Keep reading to start your next surf adventure with us!
17 November 2023
6 Reasons Why Now Is The Best Time to Go to El Salvador
Dreaming of your next surf adventure or winter escape? Grab your bikini and join us in sunny and surf-rich El Salvador! Quickly becoming Central America’s next surfing hot spot, this under-the-radar wave haven is a Pacific swell magnet, producing some of the longest waves you’ll ever surf. Better get there quick though—now is the time to surf it in its prime, and here’s why!
02 October 2023
Dear Lily, where would you recommend to surf abroad without going too far outside my comfort zone?
“I’m planning my first surf trip abroad but I don’t know which place is best for my level. I’m confident enough to surf alone, I can catch green waves and have been starting to make turns, but I’m by no means a pro and don’t feel comfortable in big heavy waves! Where would you recommend […]
28 August 2023
Why learning to surf is the best decision you’ll ever make
None of my friends or family surfed, there were no surf mags lying around or boards strapped to the roof of cars in my town. But somewhere along my teenage years, I somehow got it into my head that I just had to learn to surf… And so when it came to making that first big life decision, I made it based on the promise of a thriving uni surf club and weekends spent in the waves!
26 July 2023
Top 10 Reasons Why Santa Teresa is a Must Surf Destination
Santa Teresa is on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, a remote spot that’s blissfully untainted by the noise and artificial light of the city. Santa Teresa has a laid back charm that captivates all who step foot on her jungle-fringed beaches. There is just one main road which runs from Mal Pais, through […]
25 July 2023
Dear Lily, What is the best period product to use whilst surfing?
Dear Lily, I’m going on a surf trip this weekend and I’ve just got my period. I haven’t tried surfing on my period before and have no idea what to do. I’m worried about getting leaks and just generally feeling uncomfortable in the water. What is the best period product to use whilst surfing?
07 July 2023
How to improve your style in surfing
As you progress on your surfing journey, you’ll soon realise that you don’t just want to surf well - you also want to surf with style. But what do we mean when we talk about style in surfing? Surfing style is all about how you choose to approach a wave. It’s in the way you move your body, the board you choose to ride and how you use that board to draw lines across the face of a wave.
09 June 2023
Dear Lily, how can I navigate the crowds?
I’m at a level now where I feel ready to go surfing on my own, but now it’s coming into summer I’m worried about how busy the lineup will be at my local spot. I’ve heard people complaining about how crowded it is already, and I find it really demotivating when the line up is full of frustrated people battling for waves.
02 February 2023
The 10 Best Things To Do in Portugal When We’re Not Surfing!
Golden beaches, white-washed fishing villages, buzzing nightlife and oh so many waves to choose from makes the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal a dream surf destination. And even better, it’s just a quick hop across from the UK! Whilst we’re all about the stoke, there’s loads more to this sun-drenched corner of coastline than just surfing.
12 December 2022
8 Reasons Why Bali Should Be Your Next Surf Trip With Us!
So, what’s the next surf destination we’re currently dreaming of? Imagine lush rice fields, world-class waves, delicious (and cheap!) food, bath-warm waters and breath-taking temples… Yep, you guessed it - we’re heading to Bali! This is hands-down the ultimate bucket-list surf trip, with 5* surf coaching, luxury accommodation and so much more to experience beyond the waves
08 November 2022
5 Exercises to Improve Your Mobility for Surfing
A lot of people focus on strength or flexibility alone in their surf training, but the best exercises for surfing fitness should give you a balance between strength, flexibility and mobility. Mobility is flexibility combined with strength to move through a range of motion.
05 April 2022
10 Ways to Get Yourself Out of a Surf Slump
It doesn’t matter what level you are, at some point in your surfing journey you will hit the dreaded surf slump. Maybe you’re just coming out of a long surf-less winter, or you might have just lost your spark. It’s inevitable that you’ll plateau for a while, but that’s not always a bad thing. It […]
22 March 2022
6 Reasons Why Your Surfing Is Not Improving
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
14 February 2022
Dear Lily: Your Surfing Dilemmas Answered!
Whatever your surfing dilemmas are, surf agony aunt Lily Plume is here to help you solve them. Level-headed and never judging, she's always been the go-to advice giver among her friends.
09 February 2022
Things You Should Know Before You Try Wild Swimming
Discover the amazing health benefits of wild swimming, plus some important tips to help you take the plunge!
02 February 2022
Our Favourite Surf Books to Get Stuck Into!
We always get asked for recommendations for books about surfing, so we thought we'd create this little list of our favourites to get you started!
18 September 2021
How To Read A Surf Forecast
Understanding the future wave conditions by reading a surf forecast is one of the most important skills you should have as a surfer. Being on the right beach on the right day with the right conditions is the best way to maximise the number of good sessions you have – and those good sessions are […]
