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Surfing also known as surfboarding is originally related with riding on the wave standing or lying on a surfboard. It is believed that surfing was first enjoyed by Polynesians in Tahiti and Hawaii and it dates back as long as 15th century. Modern-day surfing came to the USA in the 20th century and became very popular amongst the youths during the 1960s.
Britain’s history of surfing can be traced back as early as 1778 when Captain James Cook sailed into the Hawaiian Islands and found natives riding waves standing on wooden boards. In Britain, the surfing culture was actually started in the 20th century when the pioneering individuals started surfing in the Channel Islands and Cornwall. In the 1960’s Newquay in Cornwall became the focus for surfing in the UK. Newquay is a place strategically located to influence the spread and development of the sport in UK.
With the passage of time, surf culture became more popular in UK discovering a new identity and new surf spots. An industry to build equipment became existent soon. Every coastline of Britain which has good waves was spotted by the surfers. Today, in Britain as many as 250,000 people go for surfing every year. 
The top 10 popular surfing spots in UK
For BEGINNERS
1. Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Surf shop: Extreme Store
Address: On the beach, Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall , TR8 4AA
Telephone: 01637 860051
Surf school: The Extreme Surf Academy
Address: On The Beach, Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall , TR8 4AA
Telephone: 01637 860543
2. Saltburn, Cleveland, north-east England
Surf shop: Saltburn Surf School, Hire & Shop
Address: Lower Promenade, Saltburn by the sea, Cleveland , TS12 1HQ
Telephone: 01287 625321
Surf school: Saltburn Surf School, Hire & Shop
Address: Lower Promenade, Saltburn by the sea, Cleveland , TS12 1HQ
Telephone: 01287 625321
3. Pease Bay, Borders, Scotland
Surf shop: St.Vedas Hotel/Surf Shop
Address: Coldingham Bay, Coldingham, Berwickshire , TD14 5PA
Telephone: 01890 771679
Surf school: St.Vedas Hotel/Surf Shop
Address: Coldingham Bay, Coldingham, Berwickshire , TD14 5PA
Telephone: 01890 771679
4. Llangennith, Gower, Wales
Surf shop: Roksportsurf
Address: 5 Cross Inn Buildings, Wind Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire , SA18 3LY
Telephone: 01269 592876
Surf school: Swansea Surf School
Address: 33 Summer Land Park, Upper Killay, Swansea, West Glamorgan , SA2 7HU
Telephone: 08707 772489
For INTERMEDIATES
5. Sennen Cove, Cornwall
Surf shop: South Shore Surf & Skate
Address: 13 Wharfside Shopping Centre, Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall
Telephone: 01736-365757
Surf school: Sennen Surfing Centre
Address: Churchtown House, Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall , TR19 7AD
Telephone: 01736 871227
website: (http://www.sennensurfingcentre.com)
6. Bantham, Kingsbridge, Devon
Surf shop: Harbour Sports Ltd
Address: 7 The Parade, Barbican, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2JL
Telephone: 01752 660604
Surf school: Discovery Surf School
Address: Martin Connolly, 4 Belle Vue Rise, Plymouth, Devon
Telephone: 07813 639622
7. Bournemouth, Dorset, South coast
Surf shop: Bournemouth Surfing Centre
Tel: 01202 433544
Address: 127 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne Crossroads, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3DJ
Website: http://www.bournemouthsurfing.com
Email: sales@bournemouth-surfing.co.uk
Surf school: Bournemouth Surf School
Address: 39 Leaphill Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6LS
Telephone: +44 0800 043 7873
8. Hells Mouth/Abersoch, Gwynedd, Wales
Surf shop: Abersoch Watersports
Address: Abersoch, Gwynedd, LL53 7DY
Telephone: 01758 712375
Surf school: Adrenalin Antics Surf School
Address: 6 New Street, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0EH
Telephone: 01654 767655
For EXPERTS
9. Thurso East, Scotland
Surf shop: Tempest Surf Shop
Address: Thurso Harbour, Thurso, Highlands and Islands , KW14 8DE
Telephone: 01847 892500
Surf school: N/A
10. Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Surf shop: Ma Simes
Address: 28 High Street, St David's, Pembrokeshire , SA62 6SD
Telephone: 01437 720433
Surf school: Outer Reef Surf School
Address: 11 Maiden Wells, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire , SA71 5ET
Telephone: 01646 680070
Source: http://thesurfdirectory.co.uk
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