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You can find out more about
Rob by visiting
crantockbaysurfschool.com

Did you get much hassle from
locals – known as being extremely
protective over their breaks?
The Canary Island locals have a connection to their
islands going back hundreds of years that needs to
be respected and understood. Lanzarote is a small
place and everyone knows everyone else's business
so when you’re part of the community you
generally find a way to get along. Learning the
language and a bit of culture and history will help
too. Surfing when it’s 20ft and no one wants a piece
doesn’t hurt either – but truthfully I try to be
mindful of the environment I’m in and the currents
flowing through it. I guess it’s a result of getting
older.

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What’s the heaviest wave you’ve ridden in Lanza on your
stand up and how do you approach those kinds of wave
with a paddle in your hands and an oversized board under
your feet?
I’m afraid I can’t tell you but I can say that the Canary Islands have some of the most
fearsome, demanding waves in the world and can have very serious consequences for
the unprepared. I approach them with respect and caution.

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