This 13-year-old Paddleboards To School Every Day

Elsie Berriman who paddleboards to school from Hayle to Carbis Bay in Cornwall. ANDREW BERRIMAN VIA SWNS

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A 13-year-old girl is paddleboarding to school every day – powering through jellyfish stings during the unique commute.

Elsie Berriman paddles on a board across the sea from Hayle to Carbis Bay in Cornwall.

Waking up at the crack of dawn Elsie gets in the water at 6:30 am – where it takes roughly an hour to get to Carbis Bay – usually arriving at around 7:45 am.

The determined surfer then uses the outdoor showers on the beach in her wetsuit, gets ready and heads up to school.

She is doing the school commute surf on an epic fundraising mission for her local surf club.

Elise plans to paddle 20 miles over 10 days for Hayle Surf Live Saving Club – a community that trains and educates people of all ages to be safe in and around the coastline – where she has been a member since a young girl.

Elsie has already smashed her target and raised £2,045 – and has no plans of stopping yet, despite getting stung by jellyfish everyday.

Elsie, who has grown up in Hayle for all her life, said: “Hayle Surf Livesaving Club has given me something to be passionate about, and along the way, I’ve been fortunate to make some great friendships.

“It’s a fantastic community to be part of, and I want to give back by taking on this challenge”.

Andrew Berriman, 43, Elsie’s Dad, expressed his pride for his daughter – as well as his gratitude for people’s support.

He said: “It has really surprised us how generous people have been.