SESSION 1
Study The Break
Avoid paddling out where surfers are dropping into the waves. Each beach is different so take a look.
Experienced surfers will look out at the lineup and study the wave before getting in the water. Some things to look out for:
Where is the impact zone?
Which direction is the wave breaking?
Is there a rip current?
Where is the crowd?
Where can you paddle out safely?
You can do this while you stretch and warm up on the beach.
Wait Your Turn
Everyone wants to catch waves! Wait your turn in the lineup. This simple rule that keeps the Stōke in the water.
If you just caught a wave and see others waiting, give them the right away.
Don't Drop In
Again, everyone wants to catch waves!
Dropping in is when a surfer is up and riding the wave and another person goes for that wave.
This can be a dangerous situation because of collisions and or lost boards.
Keep it simple; don't take off if someone is up and riding on the wave.
Don't Let Go of Your Board
Invest in a good leash and check it before hitting the water.
Broken leashes happen, but do your best to keep control of your board.
Learn to duck dive and don't let go of your board. If you are longboarding learn to turtle roll. There could be someone behind you and getting hit by a board is no fun.
Letting go of your board is a bad habit, it puts a lot of pressure on your leash and it will eventually break leaving you stranded and have to swim to shore.
