A New Hobby

Last weekend Andy and I decided to have a go at wakeboarding. Andy had been on a cable-type wakeboard on a stag weekend and was keen to have another go. I was new to wakeboarding, but there is no better way of spending a bank holiday Saturday than on the water, getting stuck in to a new sport. I have to say, though, I hadn't really thought the whole thing through, and got a bit of a shock when I jumped into the icy water and the boat whizzed off, dragging me (literally) behind it... However, I managed to stand up on the 4th attempt, and quickly realised that standing was a lot warmer and more comfortable than being dragged through the wake, able to see nothing. Once you get up its remarkably similar to snowboarding. Although I am not exactly the world's snowboarding expert (due, I believe, mainly to the fact that I bought my snowboarding boots in a fab colour but the wrong size, hence I am completely crippled - though extremely stylish - when I hit the slopes). So the actual turning was quite easy once I was upright behind the boat. Being the only girl was a benefit as all the guys, not least Andy, were cheering me on and really I felt quite good about myself.
Andy also did really well and managed a couple of jumps. Don't worry, I won't mention the fact that you did a headplant into the wake and got a black eye...! It was a fab day, and I have to recommend Jason at Free Radicals in Conwy, who was such a fab teacher and brilliant fun.
Oh, and I feel obliged to point out that the lady in the picture is, unfortunately, not me. I wouldn't be caught dead in that bikini....

Ok ok, this is me. Its not quite California but I bet its just as much fun....


Andy doing his thing...