19/08/2025
An end of an era... What can I say that has not already been said in the comments by others... I first visited Surfladle when I was 15 with my dad, who also windsurfed... Although it is a small shop, walking through the door is like an Aladdin's cave or the tardis of Windsurfing. I visited the shop every time I visited my Nan, who lived in Shoreham. Over the years, it went from "going to Surfladle" to "I am popping in to see Danny and James" as the relationship grew. I remember purchasing my second F2 board at the age of 17... It was an F2 air... My Nan would walk down to the Surfladle for my birthdays and Christmas gifts, as she didn't know what else to get me... Harnesses lines, UJ's ECT...
At 21, after travelling around Australia, Fiji and America, I returned to the UK and moved to Shoreham... I worked at the shop for Danny and James... Over the years, though life's changes good and bad, Surfladle.... Danny and James were always there with a cup of tea ready, and over the years, either I got taller or Danny got shorter. We all knew this would be upon us... But for me and others, it was always more than just a shop. Windsurfing has always been a big part of my life... my story and journey... And Surfladle was there right from the start, giving me and others guidance and advice. Being on the other side of the counter watching and listening to you with customers taught me to be attentive, patient, have time for people, and go the extra mile with advice, help, and support. So thank you, especially for teaching me your excellent customer service skills and for being my friends.