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 UK Travel Consultant | Surf Writer | Lifelong Explorer

From a teenage obsession with Beach Boys records to a lifetime chasing empty waves across Europe and North Africa, Keith West has spent over fifty years searching — for surf, for freedom, and for something worth remembering. Heading South: Searching for Something is his story.

About me

Keith West is a retired travel consultant with a BSc in Earth Sciences and a former manager of the British and English National Surfing Teams. He travels worldwide in his van with his dog, discovering new surf spots and coastal landscapes.

A passionate drummer in a local band, Keith is also a proud father of two grown-up children. He currently lives in North Devon with his Springer Spaniel, Tealeye, enjoying a life filled with travel, surfing, and music.

He shares his experiences and adventures to inspire others to embrace travel, nature, and the joy of active living. Keith’s philosophy combines adventure, curiosity, and living life to the fullest, making every journey memorable.

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Latest Adventures

Welcome Home
Welcome HomeTravel

Welcome Home

After months chasing waves down through France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, coming home was never…
June 10, 2026 Read More
The Doughnut Man
The Doughnut ManTravel

The Doughnut Man

Every long surf trip has a character you didn't see coming. On the road through…
June 10, 2026 Read More
Drunk in Dingle
Drunk in DingleTravel

Drunk in Dingle

The sixties were a time of experimentation — new music, new travel, new ways of…
June 10, 2026 Read More

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31 Jul

Meet Keith West

July 31, 2026    
12:00 am
Talks, Signings and Surf Stories Keith West is available for author talks, book signings, and appearances at surf clubs, festivals, and travel and adventure events. [...]