Surfing for the Disabled

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Learning to surf is challenging for anyone, but imagine the greater challenge if you were learning to surf without a leg. That’s just what Dana Cummings, an ex-Marine and a software engineer, did after he lost a leg in a … Continue reading

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Paddling Techniques to Get Through the Whitewater to the Surf Lineup

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We get your excitement for wanting to ride the waves pronto, but before you do that, you have to paddle out from the shore and get through the whitewater. It’s easier said than done, and according to this article, it … Continue reading

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Master How To Shift Feet While You Learn To Surf

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Have you ever heard the expression, “The devil is in the details?” That definitely applies to surfing. Shifting feet while surfing may seem minor, hence insignificant, but as shown here, it plays a critical role in the surfing experience. According … Continue reading

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Surfing Wetsuit Temperature Guide

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The surfing wetsuit temperature guide below is based on the temperature of the water you will be surfing in.  While the most critical elements to choosing which wetsuit is right for you are the air and water temperatures you’re going to … Continue reading

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Learn to Wipeout While You Learn to Surf: 10 Step Surfing Wipeout

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Most surfing guides and manuals stress staying on your surfboard for as long as you can, but come on, that’s just tough to do. Since you can’t remain on your board forever, you need to learn how to do a … Continue reading

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How to Catch the Wave from the Surfing Takeoff Zone

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Once you’ve mastered the basics of surfing, it’s time to move on to the next level. Action Sports Maui provides a surfing handbook here that can help make surfing easier for you, but for now, let’s focus specifically on how … Continue reading

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How To Stop Your Surfboard From Pearling While You Learn To Surf

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Surfing is an exhilarating activity like no other, but it can be frustrating at times. Beginners, especially, can get discouraged when they go out and paddle like crazy, only to find themselves tossed off their surfboards in a split second. … Continue reading

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