Porthcawl and other beauty spots on the south Wales coastline were shown off in all their glory in an episode of Countryfile. Dedicated to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Welsh Surfing Federation, the programme focused on the popularity of surfing, as well as environmental issues affecting the area.
The magical landscape of the Kenfig sand dune system was showcased during the episode: 'Porthcawl Surf and Sand' as well as Rest Bay and places like Gower. To kick off the programme, John Craven met Linda Sharp, the UK’s first female European champion who helped shape Welsh surfing culture in the 1970s.
They started by looking out across the sea in Porthcawl and discussing the sport and its impact in Wales, as well as how it has become more common for female surfers to get involved in it, competitively. Craven also spoke to former British champion Mark Vaughan, the director of the Welsh Surfing Federation, who compared the South Wales Coast to the likes of Australia for its surfing opportunities.
