24/07/2025
So Dan and his family have been doing the adventure thing with for several years... He recently did work experience with us .... He was kind enough to put this in words...... PS Dan is now about 6ft 2.....🤣
This summer I was lucky enough to get three days work experience with ...
a leading outdoor pursuits company in South Wales. That weekend the team were supporting the with a range of activities including coasteering, paddle-boarding, climbing and surfing, so it was an action-packed programme.
Day 1 - It was an early start and a late finish as I got to assist with two sessions of coasteering, one on each high tide. As well as observing the instructors, I helped make sure people were safe on the walk in, relayed safety information and encouraged participants on the jumps.
Day 2 – A really busy day supporting surfing, paddle-boarding, climbing and coasteering sessions. I helped bring kit up/down the cliff path, encourage participants and organise kit ready to be packed away.
Day 3 – The smaller group size gave me more opportunity to engage with the participants on a surf session. I particularly enjoyed helping a regular body-boarder make the adjustments needed for surfing.
It was an amazing three days and I learned loads about the industry, instructing and myself. The days can be long and you need to be fit (especially when it is over 30 degrees) but there is downtime and the stunning Rhossili Bay has to be the best ‘office’ in the world!
I loved the variety of sessions – adapting to suit each group or when conditions changed - and really enjoyed seeing participants pushing themselves, learning and having fun.
A huge thank you to Scott, Jo, Molly, Daf and all the team at Anturfit for the opportunity and for making me feel so welcome. I look forward to taking up your offer to join you again next summer!
