Surfing the caravan lovers way
There is nothing better than a glass of Scrumpy cider after a long day of surfing in Cornwall or Devon but there’s nothing worse than trying to get dry and warm in an already damp tent. That’s why I no longer camp on my annual pilgrimage to the beach. This summer hundreds of surfing amateurs and pros alike will be headed for British and European seas, and more of them than ever are going by caravan.
Caravans are by far the best choice for a surfing holiday; there’s loads of space for wet suits, towels and surfboards. I don’t have my own board but it’s much cheaper to hire one for the week rather than every day. It’s not just cheaper but you have the chance to really get the feel of the board. Hiring a board for the week is pretty difficult without a caravan; even a short board would be difficult to squeeze in a tent. That’s why I feel like a pro every year, despite sitting on my board in the green waves and looking for seals for most of the day.
The problem with caravans is the insurance. People often forget to check if their insurance can give them the cover they require. If travelling to Europe then you have to make sure you have the right European caravan insurance or else you could be left less mellow than the average surfer when something goes wrong! Don’t let some uninsured driver make you miss the surf this year, get caravan insurance!
Surfing all day means leaving the caravan unattended. Any true surfing lover will know that the early surf is the best. After all who wants to share the waves with the foam board tourists? That’s why you should make sure that your caravan insurance protects your contents. Especially if you have any second boards left in it! A good specialist caravan insurance broker will be able to talk you through exactly what your policy includes.
Surfers are meant to be worry free so let someone else do the worrying! Don’t leave anything to chance this summer and get the correct insurance for your caravan. Remember that mileage, overseas travel and what you want to protect can all affect your cover so talk to a broker that can find the right policy for you. Enjoy the surf!
