South Wales

 southwales@sas.org.uk

• Name – Elliot Dudley
• Profession – TYF Adventure & Professional Surfer
• Region – South Wales
• Key beaches covered – Llantwit Major – Porthcawl
• SAS background – Paddled across the English Channel in July 2009 to raise money for SAS
• Specific Environmental interests – Marine litter and protecting the marine environment generally. Also, how we can embrace renewable energy without compromising our wave resources,
• Quiver – Logs and fishes
• Personal mission statement- I want to raise awareness of the issues that threaten our marine environment and ensure that we can all surf without having to fear for our health

Telephone/Mobile – 07812777874

I surfed professionally for 3 years during which time I won 2 European Longboards Titles, 2 British Titles and numerous Welsh Titles. I still compete in all of the events on the British and European tour alongside my studies. In my final year of  university I studied environmental law module and I have a real desire to put my degree to good use as a surfer who cares about the protection and conservation of our most precious resource, the ocean.

Obviously one of the major problems that all surfers have to deal with on a daily basis is marine litter. It is a shame to go to some of the most out of the way surf spots in the country only to be greeted by a large pile of plastic waste. Also, during my time as an SAS Rep, I have developed a keen interest in SAS’ Protect Our Waves campaign, which has highlighted the need for a vocal body to advocate British surfers’ concerns. With a limited amount of surf in the UK even when all of the elements come together, to lose some of our best waves would be a travesty.