One of the best things about a summer weekend is the chance to get in the ocean and not freeze to death.  After months and months of Arctic currents, the ocean and sea has warmed up enough for us to get in and have a play in a regular Spring wetsuit.  So what are we waiting for?
 
Even if the waves are on the non-existent front there are always water-sports to keep us all entertained.  After coming back the week from the land of lefts- Bali, I'm suffering from ocean withdrawal symptoms.  No amount of running, working out or yoga makes up for the fact that there is no surf near me.  So what am I going to do?  

 
In order to preserve my sanity and hopefully inspire fellow landlocked or wave deprived surfers, I've come up with a few ideas for getting into the water this weekend.  If you're near a lake or even the flat sea, then why not try out something different like stand up paddle (SUP) boarding, wake boarding or jet-skiing.  
 
If there is a little bit of swell, then get the longboard out or even a bodyboard and get into the water.  There is nothing like getting into some salty water and some UV light on your skin.  Somehow even a shocking session makes you feel miles better than vegetating on the sofa.  

 
Whatever your water equipment of choice is, just being in the water helps your technique and understanding of the water for when you are next in the surf.  Your core muscles get strengthened and your positioning in the water will be helped by just playing on any board.  So make the most of having time this weekend, and get yourself wet- after all, the weather is rubbish at the moment, so we'll all be getting rained on regardless.
 
If you really need some waves, can't stand the weather or fancy improving your surfing, check out our new accommodation in at the Quiksilver Surf Camp in Hossegor, France for an amazing surf holiday destination this summer.