I have had an ear infection for the past 2 weeks, which has allowed me to have some time to sit down and write.
I am currently sat in my apartment in Sayulita, Mexico, looking back through photos and videos of the year; I can’t believe how fast it’s flown by.
I spent 3 months of summer camping and working as a surf coach in France for Feral, based in Le Pin Sec, Bordeaux.
I had so much fun, I was working with some amazing people, surfing everyday and loved camping under the stars. By the end of the season my tent looked as though I had left the door open during a sand storm, I’m pretty sure they burnt it when I left.
Flying back the UK broke my heart, I cried my eyes out, it was so sad to see the camp being packed away for next season and to leave everyone behind, but I was looking forward to seeing friends and family back home and to find out about their summer antics!
Just before heading to Mexico, I headed up to Scotland on my first girls trip to compete in the 2014 Thurso surf festival. After 900 miles stuck in a car it was a relief to be rewarded with all time waves.
The first morning in Thurso we drove down to the pier and saw the point producing some huge barrels sucking up off the reef, feeling brave, my crazy companions Lucy Campbell and Jaide Lowe paddled out to score some waves, gaining respect from everyone in and out of the water.
The surf dropped off after the first day, so it was great to finally surf Thurso and it lived up to its reputation, such a mechanical wave, super fast and fun!
I had a shocker at the contest but Lucy took the win and I couldn’t be happier for her, she was charging from day 1 and she gave it everything she had. It was great to see the girls pushing it out there and even getting cheered on from the guys.
I have now been here in Mexico for just over 5 weeks, surfing everyday up until now because my ears feels like someone is banging on the drums with a baseball bat. I love the atmosphere here in Sayulita, it’s a great little surf town, with lots of friendly faces and good vibes. The surf has been pretty small and we have had the occasional swell that has produced some super fun waves. I’m here with fellow Newquay girl Jen Pendlebury who has been killing it on her longboard and taking it to town on her shortboard when it’s big enough.
After my stay in Sayulita i plan on making my way down the coast, surfing along the way, until its time to go home.
Allannah Brown 