10 Tips to Learn to Surf: Catch Your First Wave on Day 1
According to BucketList.net, surfing is one of the top listed activities of things to do before you die. Catching a wave is an amazing feeling and it’s understandable if you want to give it a try. When I am talking to people interested in learning to surf, the two most popular questions are “How long […]
15 Essential Tips for Cold Water Surfing
Surfing in cold water conditions can be mentally and physically challenging. I spend most of the winter surfing season battling the cold Canadian weather in search of waves. The ocean temperature can hover between 7 to 10°C (45 to 50°F), which is downright frigid! It’s not just cold ocean temperatures that will impact your enjoyment […]
25 Useful Things to Know When Renting Surfboards & Wetsuits
Renting equipment when you are learning to surf is a great way to find out if you like the sport without having to buy your own gear. When I learned to surf as a teenager, I rented equipment several times before I bought my own wetsuit and surfboard. Just the other day I was asked, […]
Kids Surfing: A Helpful Guide to the Best Age to Start
As a parent, it is sometimes difficult to know the right time to start your kids in a new sport or activity. Surfing is a unique sport because participants need to be competent swimmers and strong enough to control their surfboard. I was speaking to a parent the other day and I was asked: “What […]
Best Surf Lessons for Kids: A Helpful Parent’s Guide
Surfing is a great activity for kids because it gets them outside and helps promote a healthy lifestyle. If your child has shown some interest in surfing, taking lessons is a great way to learn the basics. Sometimes, finding the right lesson for your child can be a bit of a challenge. Often, other parents […]
Do Surfboards Break Easily? The 5 Most Common Ways
Surfboards are made to be strong enough for surfers to take on the extreme sport of surfing. Surfers use surfboards to paddle, duck dive, pop up and ride waves in wave conditions big and small. Surfboards can be somewhat fragile because common construction materials like fibreglass, foam and epoxy can become damaged. Because surfboards can […]
Do You Need a Surfboard Traction Pad? 10 Pros and Cons
When you pick up a new surfboard, the first thing you notice is that the surface is slippery. Surfers use two main methods to help them stick to their surfboards: applying wax and installing traction pads, also called stomp pads, or grips. Every time I buy a new surfboard I ask myself. Do I need […]
Best Booties for Surfing & A Helpful Bootie Buyers Guide
Surfing with frozen feet isn’t any fun. In Western Canada, I wear surf booties all year round because the water is cold. Although surf booties can make it harder to maintain the connection with your surfboard, they are really comfortable once you get used to them. The last time I was in Mexico one of […]
How to Learn Surfing in Your 20s: You’re Never Too Old!
Learning to surf is challenging for everyone but I think it is one of the most enjoyable sports on the planet. If you are thinking about trying surfing for the first time, just do it! Don’t use your age as an excuse to hold you back from chasing your dreams. Just the other day I […]
Is Surfing Exhausting? 10 Reasons Surfers Get Tired
Surfing takes a lot of energy. Most people are surprised by how tired they feel after trying surfing for the first time. Experienced surfers learn simple tricks and tips to manage their effort and sustain a high level of energy while surfing in the ocean. A common question asked by beginner surfers is, “Why am […]