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The Surfer by ZULUDIVER | Brand Ambassador Chris Weston

Introducing our Brand Ambassador Chris Weston The Surfer Meet Our ZULUDIVER Ambassadors https://www.zuludiver.com/blogs/news/... Explore our ZULUDIVER SALE https://www.zuludiver.com/collections... Dawn Patrol: The Art of Getting up Early https://www.zuludiver.com/blogs/news/... ''I am a marine conservationist and surfer living in Cornwall! Based on a campus in Newquay I studied my degree in Zoology at Plymouth University. My studies focused on the Marine Environment with my dissertation looking into Microplastic Pollution in North Cornwall. After my degree I worked for Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay. From there I then moved onto my role at The National Lobster Hatchery Padstow where I now help run the daily operations of the as well as oversee the education and volunteering programmes. If I'm not looking after tens of thousands of lobsters in the hatchery, you'll find me exploring the coastline; mostly surfing, but if it's flat I'll be freediving, kayaking, paddle boarding or just walking the coast path with my fiancée and Freddie the dog!'' ZULUDIVER https://www.zuludiver.com/ Our Newest Ambassador Chris Weston Shares the first of his Surfing adventures with us... Life on the coast North Cornwall is known for it's rugged coastline; towering cliffs and golden sands, a destination for millions of holiday makers every summer.I'm lucky enough to call this slice of the West Country home all year round and both my work and downtime nearly always involve being on the coast. Cornwall's popularity is no secret and the beaches can get pretty busy on a warm summer's day; I've learnt that the early birds (surfers) often get the best worms (waves). The Morning Routine This morning starts with what is often my routine in the summer and autumn, a pre-daybreak alarm to be in the water by first light. I surf a single fin longboard: a style of wave riding that originated in the 1950s but has recently seen a resurgence. Riding a heavy board over 9ft long gives a feeling of glide and speed you don't get on high performance surfboards. It's what you'll find me doing whenever there's a wave along the North Cornish coast. Paddling out at 05:30 I have to share the glass like 3ft waves with just a few friendly faces, also faithful members of the Newquay longboarding scene. It's one of those mornings that make you glad you made the effort to drag yourself out of bed so early and we surf almost perfect peelers for a good hour or two. As the sun makes it's presence known over the clifftops, the tide pushes a little higher and in doing so makes the waves slightly wobblier as the backwash from the cliffs interrupts the swell as it approaches the shore. A quick glance at the watch reveals it's time to head back to the beach... and to work. As the rest of Cornwall starts to wake up, a few of us have just experienced it at it's best. I never regret an early dip in the North Atlantic. My top tips for an early start; Preparation is key. Get all your gear (board, wetsuit, towel etc.) ready the night before and load up the wagon, this will mean an extra few minutes sleep before you have to roll out of bed! Invest in a decent wetsuit. By the autumn the mornings are feeling pretty chilly and having a suit you know will keep you warm will make it that bit more likely you'll commit to the session. Coffee! (or tea) (or hot chocolate?) A flask of something warm and possibly caffeinated is a treat when you get out of the water! #ZULUDIVER #IamZULUDIVER #WatchStraps