Clare McGingSurfing’s lessons in Commitment and PersistenceThe possibilities of learning life lessons in surfing seem endless. Every day feels like a chance to draw parallels between life and wave…Feb 14, 2019Feb 14, 2019
Clare McGingCatching my first Green WavePaddling out of my comfort zone — the struggle and the joyJan 28, 20191Jan 28, 20191
Clare McGingI never thought I would be a runnerWhat running taught me and tips on how to get started — even if you don’t think you canJul 8, 2018Jul 8, 2018
Clare McGingSeven days, two surfers, one van, and a Portuguese summer adventure! (Part 3)A continuation from three days variably successful travel through Alentejo and the adventures of van life and surf sessions.Mar 25, 2018Mar 25, 2018
Clare McGingSeven days, two surfers, one van, and a Portuguese summer adventure! (Part 2)Travelling through Alentejo and West Algarve learning about surfing and van life.Mar 25, 2018Mar 25, 2018
Clare McGingSeven days, two surfers, one van, and a Portuguese summer adventure! (Part 1)A takeaway from travelling through Alentejo and West Algarve learning about surfing and van life. A prelude.Mar 25, 2018Mar 25, 2018
Clare McGingMy mother died 8 years ago. I am scared I am getting over it. I am also relievedEver since I managed to wrap my head around the unbelievable notion that my mother is no longer around, (and this took an incredibly long…Mar 18, 2018Mar 18, 2018
Clare McGingCaught by the wavesPicture the scene: It is the summer holidays in the West of Ireland, 2005. Six weeks spent in a small bungalow in a remote corner of County…Sep 23, 2017Sep 23, 2017
Clare McGingDreaming of Dreamsea SurfcampThe sun is baking hot, there is an intoxicating smell of pine trees in heat, and gentle chilled out music floats through the air. People…Aug 22, 20171Aug 22, 20171
Clare McGingLearning to Skate at 28On a recent trip to Biarritz, my boyfriend and I found ourselves with a day that the water was so flat we just could not surf. It was…Jun 14, 2017Jun 14, 2017