Paddle out into the swell, take in the smell of the sea, feel your heartbeat accelerate with the anticipation, then ride the wave that makes working all week suddenly seem worthwhile.
Just shoot down to Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth and take a stress-free crossing with Brittany Ferries, followed by an easy drive to France's Atlantic coast for some fantastic surfing in a country which has plenty of 'apres surf' to enjoy.
And to get even more out of your trip try an overnight crossing allowing you a full day on arrival.
The best surf spots in Brittany are Le Cap Frehel, le Dossen, le Petit Minou, la Palue, la Torche, Guidel and around Quiberon. All have acknowledged sports centres open throughout the year for surfing, body boarding and skim boarding. There is also good surf further south (the Cote Sauvage north of Royan and the southern coast of Ile d'Oleron), plus the beaches of Aquitaine (Hossegor).
There are also several surf schools for those wanting to top up their skills, or even for those looking to justify the surf clothes they've been wearing for years!
Brittany Ferries' wide choice of sailings cuts the journey time to the beaches of Western France. On the popular overnight sailings comfortable cabins are available to ensure you get a good night's sleep before an active day, or alternatively there are bars on board if you want to start relaxing straight away.
As a French-owned company you'll notice the culture change as soon as you board, and you'll find Brittany Ferries reputation for excellent food is fully justified if you fancy some great French food and wine on the way over - so your holiday really will start as soon as you leave England, not once you reach France.
Brittany Ferries can also offer plenty of accommodation across the regions, in chateaux, hotels, apartments, or gites.
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