TONIC Autumn 2014 Issue - 50th Anniversary Autumn 2014 | Page 34

TONIC | SURF SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT Silky Surf surf school Services: Silky Surf runs programs or can cater sessions for anybody looking to learn or improve their surfing. Silky Surf offers group beginner lessons for all ages, and private lessons for anyone of any level. Surfgroms is a great fun way for the kids to learn to surf as well al ocean awareness. For the groms who are ready to take their surfing to the next level, we have weekly training programs where the kids can work on their technique, wave choice/ reading skills and competitive tactics. Proprietors: Ben Silk Whether you are a beginner or looking to crack the elite ranks of the worlds best, Ben is the man! Ben has been teaching surfing for over a decade and provides a surfing experience that is unrivaled in the industry - personal, precise and positive. Ben and his team at Silky surf are the one stop ‘Learn to Surf’ outfit on the Sunshine Coast. Location: North Dicky Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast Background: Practice doesn’t make Perfect as the saying suggests but Perfect Practice sure does! Former Australian Surfing Champion Ben Silk understands this! Where & When: We have group classes every weekend and all through the school holidays. You can book private classes any day of the week. (Conditions permitted) As a career surfer Ben has decades worth of knowledge, wisdom and experience gained from years of travel, competition and competitive surfing is also his passion - sharing it with others is another. advertise / CONTRIBUTe Instructors: Our team of fully qualified and accredited coaches are committed to ensuring you have a great fun and safe surfing experience. CONTACT: Phone: 0402375681 Email: ben@silkysurf.com Web: www.silkysurf.com Tonic Quarterly Enquires: Ben Whitmore, Editor Surfing Queensland (07) 5520 1165 ben@surfingqueensland.com.au design Kyle Nielsen Creative Director 0422 605 067 kyle@kylenielsen.com www.kylenielsen.com 34 – autumn IssuE surfingque