Surf Camp

Some of my favorite memories from growing up are of the summers I spent at summer camp. The camp I went to offered all kinds of activities, from basketball to archery, cheerleading to water skiing. There are also summer camps that focus on a particular sport or activity. One of those is surf camp, where kids, teens, and even adults can learn to surf. Do you think I'm too old to learn to surf? I love the beach. I love the water. I could do it, right? I could take surf lessons.

It would certainly be an amazing experience for the kids. They have teen summer camps that completely immerse the teens in the surfing experience, taking them from beginners to the next level. Besides learning to surf, teens will learn some marine science and ocean safety, and have lots of fun on the beach with other teens from all over the world. The minimum student to instructor ratio is 3:1, so there is plenty of individual attention and a high emphasis on safety. These teen overnight camps are in some amazing places, too - Hawaii, Australia, Florida, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas, to name a few.

They also have Family Camps and a Women's Only overnight adventure camp. Ladies, anyone interested in leaving the husband and kids and taking advantage of some sun, sand and learning to surf? I have this thing for the beach. I'm pretty sure I'd be jealous if my kids got to go to surf camp, and I didn't.

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Looking at Bikinis

I have a whole drawer full of swimsuits. I really don't go swimming that often, but I'm always looking at swimsuits hoping to find the perfect one. I have always had a hard time finding one to fit properly. If it fit in the top, then the bottom would be too big, or, if the bottom fit, then the top would be too small. That's why I love that two-piece swimsuits can now be purchased as separates, meaning that both the top and the bottom can be purchased to fit.

I was browsing some Betsey Johnson swimsuits at Keys Swimwear, and I can buy these as separates. All of the bikinis at Keys Swimwear are sold as separates, so you can mix and match styles, colors, sizes, and designers to get the perfect swimsuit for your body. They even have D and DD-cup tops. Beth and I should both shop for swimsuits here. The new 2008 swimsuits are available, but they also have some 2007 swimsuits available with significant markdowns. Shipping is free on orders over $150, and they offer a 15-day money back guarantee and a 30-day exchange/credit guarantee.

It won't take long, and I'll be ready for the beach!

I Could Get Into Beach Culture

After shoveling the driveway twice today, I am thinking maybe I should live somewhere warm, somewhere on a beach. Yes, that would be nice. I do believe I could get into the beach lifestyle, at least the part where I lay in the sand, read a book, and work on my tan. That's not really true. I also like playing in the water and diving through the waves, and I would really like to play some beach volleyball, if I could find a swimsuit I'm not afraid of falling out of. Maybe board shorts and a t-shirt?

SurfExpo.com is a new news and community web site based on the surfing, skateboarding, wakeboarding, bikini, fashion, apparel, and beach culture markets. The web site is brought to you from Surf Expo, the longest-running surf trade show in the world. Surf Expo holds two shows a year in Orlando, Florida.

I've already admitted that I never had a chance to learn to surf. I don't know how to skateboard, and the only place I wear a bikini is in my own backyard. Still, I'm enjoying being able to browse this site. There are some rotating slides of featured products. Some of those look really interesting, even for people who don't surf, skate, or even live near a beach. There is some UV swimwear for kids, that will help ptotect kids from the sun, while also being fun to wear. I also like the looks of the rebagz recycled handbags. Clicking on the picture takes you to the product's web site for more information.

Along with information about new products and companies, there is also an interesting section with news from the world of board sports, photo galleries, and blogs written by Surf Expo staff members. It's a good way to learn any and everything there is to know about the world of surfing, skateboarding, and beach culture.

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