Surf Paddling is a Core Technique for Surf Progress When I teach Surf Lessons in Oceanside USA, I get students of every physical condition. Even the extremely fit find surf paddling tiring. For one, it uses specific muscles that doesn’t quite replicate the swimming experience. Those who infrequently exercise their upper bodies, find paddling is the…
The Value of Surf Lessons I teach Surf Lessons in Oceanside USA and not to toot my own horn, but most of my students are happy they took lessons before starting out on this venture. Lots of people who say they were going to try on their own say they are glad they didn’t. Many who…
Fear in surfing is common from the first day of surf lessons in Oceanside for beginners all the way through being a professional. What is Fear in Surfing For beginners, the ocean is intimidating. Its one thing to go in for a swim and body surf some waves and another to use a surf board…
Adults Learn to Surf Surf Lessons for adults are extremely popular as young adults and seniors want to cross it off their bucket list. When I teach Surf Lessons in Oceanside USA, most of my students in the summer are kids and in the winter are adults. Adults and kids face the same issue in…
Beginner Surfers Learn to Catch Foam Waves When new students begin Surf Lessons in Oceanside USA, we start with the foam waves that break near the shore. These waves are not too big, too powerful, nor are students in deep water. The advantages are for safety, to reduce intimidation, and to allow students to become…
Start surfing small waves to build techniques, confidence, and courage to ride bigger waves. Start Surfing Small Waves When I teach new students of surfing in Oceanside lessons, they dream of riding big waves. They soon understand that surfing is a steady process from small to large. Not only are bigger waves moving faster but…
Who Wants to Learn to Surf Who can learn to surf is a question many instructors hear. Surfing is on a lot of bucket lists. Young people and especially teen girls see it as something they can do equal to boys in their new found liberties to play sports. Over 60 adults want to test…
Learn How to Fall How to fall when surfing develops with the instincts of experience. One of the things that is constantly on the mind of beginner surfers is falling. When students are in my Oceanside Surf Lessons USA, the fear often keeps them from trying to stand up on the surf board. When you start…
The Advantage of Surfing on Vacations When I teach Surf Lessons in Oceanside USA, my students are from all over the world. Once you learn how to practice, you can take that knowledge to Hawaii, Mexico, Portugal, and so many other great surf destinations. You Don’t Need Anything But a Wet suit to Learn In…
Surfing is not exclusive to the young. Seniors can learn to surf as well as any adults. My oldest student is 77 years old and he got up on the board the first time and most times after that. How to Prepare Yourself for the First Surfing Day Children, teens, adults, and seniors could all…