What better way to initiate the year’s programme than a Surfing Social set to celebrate a plethora of exciting society events? 18 King’s medics, nurses and allied course students set out in an enormous minibus, heading west to enjoy the last warmth of the summer’s ocean. Despite being capped at a measly 63 mph, we successfully arrived at the Ocean Backpacker’s Hostel in Ilfrecombe, Devon on the Friday night, welcomed with hot brews, midnight snacks and comfy beds. Saturday we travelled to Woolacombe beach, which delivered expert tuition for those bodacious beginners amongst us, while the 3-4 footers provided a perfect warm-up for the experienced. After a fun packed day of catching some gnarl