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Lying in a 'cobra' position on a fan of surfboards in March’s interchangeable weather in St Ives, I can feel the familiar butterflies that come with the roar of the Atlantic behind me. There’s always a moment of what I can only perceive as total perplexing fear when I surf unpredictable waves. But on this occasion, I could feel a pull in the form of a highly infectious enthusiasm for the water from the reassuring retreat team offering me all the encouragement and optimism I need.
The carefully formulated retreat is hosted by one of Cornwall's most exciting