I've done a few things to learn and better prepare myself to be an expert surfer in the years to come..when i was younger i did a fun experience that i think all kids should try if they're under the age of 17, I went to a YMCA surf camp in San Diego, CA. That week was a blast..we actually had to bring tents and set them up on a reserved section of the beach just for the YMCA kids..then they're were activities ever night and wake up to go surfing every morning and afternoon -- it was soo much fun! [and don't worry, there was food provided for us in a cafeteria - so there was always enough food to feed our bellies!]
*some basic beginner tips are...
>>>the different parts of the board (nose, rails, tail, fins, etc..)
>>>OFF-shore and ON-shore winds..(tip: the best waves come with off-shore winds)
>>>offshore winds are typically better because the wind is coming from off the shore and blowing towards the waves causing them to stay up longer and break not as fast
>>>onshore winds however come from the ocean and are heading towards the shore, this causes the waves to be pushed and slapped down making them break sooner which is not ideal for a surfer
>>>surfing etiquette (who ever is higher on the crest of the wave gets the right away and gets to take the wave)
>>>How to paddle out and duck diving (shortboards) & turtle rolling (longboards)
>>>Turtle Roll: Hold onto the rails of the surfboard, then use your body to roll over onto your back then hold tight, hold your breath and brace yourself for a breaking wave to hit (hint: make sure your always perpendicular to the waves)
>>>Duck Dive: Hold onto rails of the board but more towards the front, push downwards putting your weight on the nose of the board, then take a deep breath and submerge yourself underwater making sure to keep your arms straight and lean forward
~Carla Darmiento
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