2. Your First Surfboard
Your First Surfboard
• The most important thing when learning to
The most important thing when learning to
surf is picking the right board, your first board
should be long and thick. (The bigger the
should be long and thick (The bigger the
board the easier to get up on.
• Pocket Friendly
Pocket Friendly
• Soft boards

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

4. From Sand to Sea
From Sand to Sea
• Every surfer begin surfing the same way It is
Every surfer begin surfing the same way. It is
always best to learn how to pop up on your
board while your still on the beach.
board while your still on the beach
• Less movement
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Feel for your board
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5. Paddling Out
Paddling Out
• Pick a Line to paddle out into the surf where
Pick 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.
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Paddle hard until you get past the breakers
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6. Catching the Wave
Catching the Wave
• As a wave approaches turn the nose of your
As a wave approaches, turn the nose of your
board toward the beach, lay down and begin
paddling. As you feel the wave lift you and
paddling As you feel the wave lift you and
your board, paddle as hard as you can and
lean your weight forward
lean your weight forward.

7. Riding the Wave
Riding the Wave
• Stay Balanced Keep your feet centered on
Stay 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

8. Key Tips
Key Tips
• Don't get frustrated it may take a few waves
Don 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
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Always have fun surfing
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