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Since its inception, surfi ng has fascinated some and been
the passion of others. This booklet is designed to help you
learn more about how to surf. You will fi nd that surfi ng can
be great fun. Just remember the key to being able to surf is
patience and perseverance.
After you have read these instructions and had some
practice, go back and re-read these guidelines step
by step. You only get to ride a wave for a few seconds,
which makes learning and practicing a little tough.
It is hard to analyze what you are doing in just a few
short seconds. Getting started and improving your surfi ng
technique can be tricky.

Try to analyze your ride, how it felt, how you can adjust
your stance, where and when is it best to hit the wave.
Step by step you will adjust your movements and improve
your surfi ng technique.

It’s a good idea to be in good physical condition to surf.
If you are you’ll enjoy it a whole lot more and learn faster.
Develop your shoulder muscles. The best training for this
is swimming. Freestyle will help develop your muscles
and give you strength to paddle.
Surfi ng, like any activity in the ocean can be dangerous
so you must take precautions. Before going out to surf,
check the tide and local weather conditions and fi nd out
about the area you are surfi ng in: are there rocks, is there
a current, etc. If you don’t know a particular area, do not
hesitate to ask other surfers or local riders of the area.
Surfi ng is a sport of endurance. Do not surf to the point
of exhaustion. You might not have the strength to paddle
back to shore. When you start to feel tired, cold, or both,
head back to shore and be sure to eat properly before and
after surfi ng.
Surfi ng has its own culture and spirit. To some surfi ng is a
way of life. It has a history of a sensitive attitude towards
the environment. Be aware of this and don’t abuse the
area you surf in.
When surfi ng, take a look at other surfers and how
they surf. Look at their position on the board, how they
maneuver on the wave and take note of where they take
off from. This is an excellent way to help your learning.
While waiting for a wave, make sure you move around,
paddle and position yourself between other surfers, this
way you can pick your wave and handle it with more
confi dence. If you see a spot without too many people and
a good wave comes along, go for it!
When you fi nally come out of the water, either happy
or disappointed (surfi ng is a mix of frustration and fun),
remember that just being in the ocean is in itself one of
life’s greatest experiences.
Please be advised that this brochure does not purport to
be comprehensive.