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I'M SORRY I DON'T DO WINDSURFING! I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl magazines, based in the UK. I can answer questions about all aspects of surfing: equipment, travel, history, culture, locations in the UK, the pro tour, training for surfing, technique, women`s surfing, forecasting, surf media and so on.
Experience in the area
I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl surfing magazines, based in the UK. I have been surfing for 12 years in Wales and Cornwall. I have also travelled to Australia and various European locations to surf. CAN'T DO WINDSURFING QUESTIONS, SORRY!
Publications
Carve and SurfGirl magazines
Education/Credentials
15 A grades, BA and MA in English Literature.
What do you like about this subject?
Everything about the ocean
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Want to travel more and write for lots of different publications.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth | 01/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your reply and comments! |
| Kenneth | 01/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the speedy reply and answer! |
| Anonymous | 06/14/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kenneth | 03/17/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the excellent reply and answers ..... |
| Erik | 10/19/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help!!! |
Recent Answers from Kat Dawes
2011-01-12 Goofy Foot Surfing:
Hi, thanks for that, cool! Lots of mainstream representations of surfing make errors (goofs!) like this - Point Break for example, where in the night surfing scene one minute he's going right then
2011-01-10 Goofy Foot Surfing:
Just like most people are right-handed, and don't particularly choose to be, so most people are naturally regular-footed and surf with their left foot forward. The right-handed regular-foot rule doesn't
2010-02-17 Surfing:
To surf, you need a surfboard that suits your height, weight, experience and where you're surfing, plus a leash to attach you to the board. Then you need some surf wax for traction and/or some deck grip
2009-07-15 undertow:
1. How can a heavy undertow affect the breakers above it? 2.I am an avid surfer and i surf everyday there are waves. On days there are no waves i would like to be working out for surfing. Is there anything
2008-08-18 fin system:
I would say both would be quite expensive to get done properly and both would also be hard to do on your own unless you have lots of experience. Best idea would be to ask a shaper/ding repair person
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