SURFING LESSONS

Surfing is a demanding sport which uses more of your upper body that your lower body as there is a lot of time spent paddling and remember - you are in the OCEAN - which comes with its own set of dangers - so please ensure that SURFING LESSONS are taken seriously - some may pick up surfing quicker than others - you don't have to make it a race - it's for the thrill, enjoyment, challenge and personal satisfaction for every individual.

• Have the right board - as a beginner you need a board that you can learn on - think about when you learn to ride a bike - you start with training wheels and work your way up - it's the same with surfing
• Paddling a Surfboard - start small - once in the water you are battling additional forces - trying to balance on a board against the movement of water
• Walk out with board till you are in waist-chest height water
• Lay on board - with chest just above centre of board
• Once stable - lean forward so nose and tail even out
• Paddle with cupped hands - use alternative arms