Your First SurfboardYour First Surfboard

• The most important thing when learning toThe most important thing when learning to surf is picking the right board, your first board should be long and thick (The bigger theshould be long and thick. (The bigger the board the easier to get up on.

• Pocket Friendly• Pocket Friendly

• Soft boards       

Surf SpotSurf Spot

• Your first surf spot should have some smallYour first surf spot should have some small beach breaking waves, with a small crowd of people in the waterpeople in the water.

From Sand to SeaFrom Sand to Sea

• Every surfer begin surfing the same way It isEvery surfer begin surfing the same way. It is always best to learn how to pop up on your board while your still on the beachboard while your still on the beach.

• Less movement 

F l f b d• Feel for your board

Paddling OutPaddling Out

• Pick a Line to paddle out into the surf wherePick a Line to paddle out into the surf where there are very few people.

• Duck dive when you dip the nose and your• Duck dive‐ when you dip the nose and your body under the wave so you don’t get drilled.

P ddl h d il h b k• Paddle hard until you get past the breakers

Catching the WaveCatching the Wave

• As a wave approaches turn the nose of yourAs a wave approaches, turn the nose of your board toward the beach, lay down and begin paddling As you feel the wave lift you andpaddling. As you feel the wave lift you and your board, paddle as hard as you can and lean your weight forwardlean your weight forward. 

Riding the WaveRiding the Wave

• Stay Balanced Keep your feet centered onStay Balanced, Keep your feet centered on your board.

• Turn your body weight to turn left or right• Turn your body weight to turn left or right

• Have fun riding the wave

Key TipsKey Tips

• Don't get frustrated it may take a few wavesDon t get frustrated, it may take a few waves before you get the hang of it

• Stay out of crowded areas until you learn to• Stay out of crowded areas until you learn to control your board

Al h f fi• Always have fun surfing