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Posted by deathfaerie 2 December 2005

It's a little-known fact that Thailand is probably the world's best place to learn to surf. The water is almost as warm as you are. Even better, the surf is perfect to learn on. There are no huge Hawaiian barrels. The biggest waves might make six feet. You are much more likely to be learning on 1- 3 footers.

Visit here for more info: www.saltwater-dreaming.com. These folks are to be found at Surin Beach- Phuket. It’s a town about 5 miles north of Patong. For a modest fee they will teach you to surf. Remember: surf in Phuket May to October; surf in Koh Samui November to April.