Information about Hardboard

What exactly is Hardboard?

Hardboard is the surf society of Enschede, this is where all surfers come together to go surfing. We are the sports society that provides the possibility to go windsurfing, kitesurfing, (wave-)surfing and wakeboarding. You will find a large group of surf addicts, from beginners to experts. For those who want to try windsurfing we have our own instructors and if you want to try kitesurfing we are always in contact with a certified kiteschool to provide us with lessons.

Now why is it useful to be a member of Hardboard?

Hardboard has a large range of material you can use as a member. We provide our members with both wind- and kitesurfing equipment. As a member you can rent the material for close to nothing as much as you would like. But not only do we provide material, our members can also use our own transportation for surfing. As you might know Enschede is not the best place to go surfing, so most of the time our members will take our bus (for seven persons) or our car (five persons) and drive to the IJsselmeer, the Northsea or some other super surfspot.

Is Hardboard for you?

If you're a surfer or would like to learn surfing and you like an active, fun and dynamic society, then it absolutely is! Hardboard is more than just surfing; it's a very active society. We have an informal meeting at a bar in Enschede every Tuesday and many more activities, like BBQs, parties and movie nights. We have instruction weekends where you can find out if you really like surfing and get acquainted with the mood of Hardboard. Overall Hardboard is a good place to practice a sport and at the same time make some cool friends.
What do you have to do to become a member? To become a member you have to fill out a subscription form. You can get one from the board of Hardboard. If you come by the San Remo on a Tuesday after 22.00 you will always find a group of Hardboards and the board will be there too, so just ask around and you'll get a form like that. You can also send an e-mail to bestuur@dwvhardboard.nl, you will get a form by mail, but you'll still have to print it out and give it to one of the board members. If you want to try surfing ones before joining, just mail us and we'll tell you when there's a possibility to try it out. A membership for Hardboard will cost you 53,- euro each year and as a member of a Twente University sport society you'll also need to purchase an Xtra-card.

Well, we hope you have all the information you need, but if you have any questions don't be afraid to mail us or just visit our 'borrel' every Tuesday at San Remo. And you can always check out our site, to see some cool pictures and find out more about Hardboard.