
I’ve only ever tried surfing once on Strandhill Beach in Sligo and just about managed to make it to my knees on the board so I was ready to give it another go and at least this time didn’t have to worry about the water being too cold.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2988″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”2989″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After squeezing into a wetsuit in a very unladylike manner (is there any other way?) we signed our life away, picked up the body boards and head up the ramp for a short intro on how to ride the wave.
Watching tiny kids launch themselves onto the wave machine without a second thought was slightly reassuring but I still didn’t believe the instructor when he said how easy it was and hesitated for a couple of minutes while the queue was growing behind me before finally taking the plunge. My first attempt only lasted a couple of seconds before I slipped off and went flying back along the wave. Watching other people fall looks painful, but you don’t really feel anything or know which way is up when it happens to you.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2990″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]I picked myself up, got back on and managed to navigate the wave a little better the second time before I felt confident enough to give it a go at the same time as Olivia and accomplished a high five with her mid flow-ride (cannot say that without thinking of FLO RIDA!).[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2993″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”2994″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”2992″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]There are different packages you can do, but the 60 minute one (€30) was probably enough for a novice like me. If you’re already into surfing, you’ll probably want to do it for longer so you can try and few tricks and stuff and work up an appetite for lunch….and wine.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2960″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large”][vc_single_image image=”2953″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”2954″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Surf lounge has a bar menu for snacks like nachos or a slightly fancier offering in the restaurant with a la carte menu with loads of healthy options. We loved the prawn tacos, beef tartar and goats cheese salad.
Keep an eye out on essentialibiza.com for full food review.
Here’s that piss take video I mentioned earlier, it’s 75% true.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=v1lwQ6XU5yw”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Surf Lounge are hosting the European Flowboarding Championships on 24/25th June.
See Essential Ibiza’s website for lots of other alternative things to do on the island.
All images Michael Vanarey Photography.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]