When I was asked to visit Flow House the new attraction at Xscape I had mixed feelings of excitement and fear.
I knew very little of this lifestyle venue and decided not to
research it and just go ahead and go with the flow ( pardon my pun).
The venue has so much more to offer than just riding the waves there
is also an amazing bar selling yummy crepes & milkshakes, healthy
smoothies and light lunches and a Comfy area full of oversized bean bags
that attracted all the kids young and old.
A fantastic surf style shop selling all kinds of surfer branded clothes including Animal and West beach.
A family session at the flow house doesn't come cheap at £99.00 for a
one hour session with an instructor and use of wetsuits and boards, but
the fun,laughter & family time we all had was priceless.
After a brief safety session and a quick change into a rather
fetching wetsuit it was time...rather nervously we joined 3 other
ammeter surfers and were soon put at ease by our very friendly and
encouraging instructor.
We did however have to watch as an audience ( anyone can come along
to watch and get a feel for it) gathered along with my 15 year old son
who had chosen to stay dry and be photographer/cameraman during the
session, the pictures he took are priceless and I am sure one day they
will be used against me as a bargaining tool especially the one where I
went straight off my board right in front of where he was positioned.
Flow house is definitely what I would call an extreme sport and I
used muscles I didn't know existed and tried moves I didn't ever think I
would dare try.
It is such a friendly atmosphere and no one is in competition with
anyone else, you all just take it at your own pace and try new moves
when you feel ready.
The force of the water is far stronger than you would expect and the
first time you come off your board and feel the waves push you to the
top its amazing(I could have just done that all lesson)
We came away from our experience a bit battered but very Happy and
proud of our achievements and very hungry and already planning our next
visit.
My son took to this really well as kids normally do and is wanting
to start lessons which are at a very affordable £15.00 per lesson at the
after school Surf club at 4.30 & 5pm Weekdays.
Parents may be interested to learn that Flow house do Birthday
Parties, imagine the children's faces if they were invited to a surfing
party!
Flow house sell gift vouchers for an ideal gift and are always
running various promotions and money off vouchers so make sure you check
on line before you visit @ flow house.co.uk
Make some real fun family memories this Easter Half-Term and watch
your children's faces when you tell them "were going surfing"!
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