Meet Molly, a new addition to our team for 2024 and already an invaluable member of Surfing Croyde. We all love Molly for her positive bubbly energy! A doctor in the making, a personable and experienced surf coach and also our resident yoga teacher for dreamy yoga looking out at the Bay. Get to know Molly:

How did you get into surfing?

I started when I was 4 years old. I was very care free, confident and happy until the age of 9. I had a nasty experience trying to keep up with the boys where I exposed myself to conditions far out of my abilities which resulted in a rescue and a very frightened girl! I stopped for years. At the age of 16 I was determined to love it again….I am happy to say I never looked back and continue to play in the waves every day that I can!!

My parents raised us on the water either on a boat or on a surfboard. My brother (Sam) and I didn’t have much of a choice when it came to family time as it was always in the sea. Sam certainly kept my spirits high and always helped me struggle out back or relax when the bigger sets came through. Later in life the clarity that surfing gives to me and my odd, anxious brain is the reason I return to it every day.

Why did you become a surf instructor?

There is nothing better than seeing big smiles on clients faces after a day getting battered around in the ocean! Regardless of age, gender and backgrounds we all release the inner child and have a great time. The experience I have had as a woman and as someone who got very put off in the early years of my life, I felt I could bring some empathy to the coaching world. The best part of a lesson is connecting with my clients and seeing their faces light up!

Why do you work at Surfing Croyde Bay?

I believe surfing Croyde bay offers more than just a surf lesson. There is a whole range of wonderful people in the team who support me in all aspects of my life. Having the cafe set up and a beautiful location to run yoga classes is the cherry on top.

Thanks for being a part of our team Molly! 👊