Focus On Your Own Game
One of the hardest parts of learning to surf is self belief. From my account of catching my first proper wave: Nothing describes the feeling of being a learner surfer better than “a fish out of water”. The feelings of…
What do the Lifeguard Flags Mean?
Safety is a cornerstone of surfing. Learning the basics before you get in the water is the best way to prepare yourself for some of the challenges the ocean might serve up. So where should you start? As a beginner…
Steph Gilmore: “Don’t Take It Too Seriously”
What advice can a world famous surfer offer to us learner surfers? Stephanie Gilmore, one of the biggest names in modern surfing, 5 times world champion (having won her first event at just 17) and current leading surfer on the…
Don’t Be Put Off By Glossy Surf Media
It’s easy to be disillusioned by the gloss of surf media, especially when you’re comparing it to your own ability. “I’m still nervous about small waves, how can I ever amount to that?” Forget about it! I learned first hand…
Beginner Dos And Donts!
A small list of Dos and Dont’s. Advice for practical and social situations: Do: Learn on a big stable board. Funboards are perfect. Don’t: Keep trying to pop up on your knee once you’ve got the basics down. It may…
5 Essentials For Surf Trips
Surfing and travel go hand in hand; always on the lookout for somewhere worth getting in the water for. When I first started I saw the journey as just another factor in the tedium of the prolonged wait for the…
