"There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothes," my kindergarden teacher - called Rosy - used to say. I was 3 years old when I learned that - since then, weather conditions haven´t ever stopped me from doing what I love. It seems that your "local surf club members" were told the same...;)
I wouldn´t call myself a pioneer either, but I love going on adventure!
Thanks for stopping by @denmarkguy, I always enjoy chatting with you. Have a great day!