One lucky surfer, South African Chris Bertish, managed both to catch a once-a-year mega wave in Cornwall, the mighty Cribbar off Newquay, and to be caught by photographers at the same time. A neat trick.
The sight of Bertish gliding effortlessly down the face of a 35-foot wave is inspiring, making the British Isles look like a surfing destination to rival Hawaii or Australia. Which, you know, it isn't.
But anyone wanting to experience the best of British surf should start with A1 Surf, a compendium of useful information for the British surfer. Cornwall and Devon are the places to be, with Newquay and Croyde proving perenially popular spots.
For those more interested in an armchair view should check out the British surfing museum.
But if you're willing to brave the December weather in a wetsuit, then according to the forecasts on Surf System, the waves look good for Newquay town on Sunday. On your boards.
