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Clare McGing

Clare McGing

Surfing’s lessons in Commitment and Persistence

The possibilities of learning life lessons in surfing seem endless. Every day feels like a chance to draw parallels between life and wave…

Feb 14, 2019

Surfing’s lessons in Commitment and Persistence

Feb 14, 2019

Clare McGing

Catching my first Green Wave

Paddling out of my comfort zone — the struggle and the joy

Jan 28, 2019

Catching my first Green Wave

Jan 28, 2019

Clare McGing

I never thought I would be a runner

What running taught me and tips on how to get started — even if you don’t think you can

Jul 8, 2018

I never thought I would be a runner

Jul 8, 2018

Clare McGing

Seven 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, 2018

Seven days, two surfers, one van, and a Portuguese summer adventure! (Part 3)

Mar 25, 2018

Clare McGing

Seven 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, 2018

Seven days, two surfers, one van, and a Portuguese summer adventure! (Part 2)

Mar 25, 2018

Clare McGing

Seven 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, 2018

Seven days, two surfers, one van, and a Portuguese summer adventure! (Part 1)

Mar 25, 2018

Clare McGing

My mother died 8 years ago. I am scared I am getting over it. I am also relieved

Ever 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, 2018

My mother died 8 years ago. I am scared I am getting over it. I am also relieved

Mar 18, 2018

Clare McGing

Caught by the waves

Picture 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, 2017

Caught by the waves

Sep 23, 2017

Clare McGing

Dreaming of Dreamsea Surfcamp

The 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, 2017

Dreaming of Dreamsea Surfcamp

Aug 22, 2017

Clare McGing

Learning to Skate at 28

On 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, 2017

Learning to Skate at 28

Jun 14, 2017

Clare McGing

Clare McGing

Irish girl living temporarily in Portugal and learning, often unsuccessfully, to surf. Also writing a blog www.melusinasurfs.com

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