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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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Anonymous | 06/14/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kenneth | 03/17/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the excellent reply and answers ..... |
| Erik | 10/19/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help!!! |
| gregory novak | 08/10/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thankyou |
| Susannah | 04/03/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks very much for your help! Very ..... |
Recent Answers from Kat Dawes
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
2007-11-01 Surf wax:
Quite often it's a matter of personal choice, but most people now use wax all over, or wax for the front foot and a tail pad for the back. Wax is cheap, easy and fast to put on and provides good
2007-10-30 Surf Destinations:
West Coast USA (getting a visa is a pain but might be okay for you), Australia and New Zealand spring to mind - good surf all the time and you can surf town beaches in the major cities so you'd get the
2007-10-14 learning to surf:
You don't say where 'here' is? That does make some difference, but only when you're a better standard really. You should take some surf lessons first from an approved school (BSA approved if you're
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