ON the surface, Waikiki Beach and Woolacombe Bay have little in common. The first is a glitzy strand backed by tropical palms and Hawaiian high-rises, the other a salty-aired stretch of Devon coastline lined by beach cafés and sand dunes. Waikiki has hula-dancing shows; Woolacombe has ranger-led rockpool walks. But what bonds the two places is what’s happening under the surface —literally—where the topography of the seabed and the swell of the waves turn them both into world-class surf spots.
We’re not blessed with loads of amazing sporting facilities, so, for children growing up here, our facilities are the beach and the sea
For the initiated, the surfing scene in north Devon has long been a gift to relish: locals and surf tourists have been riding the
