In terms of knowing what to wear in surfing, this can be a tricky thing, especially if you’re new to the sport and don’t know all that much about it. Specifically what to wear as the water warms up or even in a tropical climate. Yes, we all know that we need wetsuits for cooler…
Going surfing for the first time is both exciting and a little daunting. As well as thinking about how the waves will be and when is the best time to go, you will also be wondering about the clothing and accessories you will need. Specifically, many people ask what to wear for the first time…
Surfing is a great and fun activity. It will give you many hours of enjoyment if you do it right. However, there are key dangers that you need to be aware of when you learn to surf into any spot. To help you, I have tips and solutions to identify these and to avoid having…
Heading out for a surf in the waves doesn’t need that much equipment and this keeps things nice and fun. However, you might’ve noticed that almost no surfers wear helmets, although they do exist. Compare this to sports like cycling, skateboarding and even snowboarding, where many more riders wear helmets. You might also think, “Well,…
Surfing is one of the best sports you can try. It will give you some of the best memories and have the most fun while doing it. However, when starting out, there are a lot of questions you may have as to the safety of surfing and how to make it as safe as possible….
Paddling is one of the key parts of surfing as you will need to be able to do it to catch and ride waves. However, when starting out, many would-be surfers see breaks where surfers have to paddle out very far just to get out into the lineup to catch waves, which makes many curious…
So the thunderstorm has passed and you are no longer worried about lightning strikes. The air is fresh and pure and there are very few people in the water. It’s your moment to get in, right? Wrong. It may feel counterintuitive but surfing after rain can expose you to serious health risks and it should…
Surfing in many places around the world is often connected in people’s minds with sharks and shark attacks. However, the media coverage of these incidents can make them seem a little different to what they actually are in reality. So, in this post, let’s look at all the common questions about surfing and sharks, drawing…
There is a lot to learn when it comes to learning to surf with so many factors to consider. Getting the right board and wetsuit usually come first, followed by finding the best spots for you to surf at. However, once you do find somewhere to surf, then comes the next question in learning to…
In terms of surf safety, many people often think about shark attacks before paddling out into the waves. Although there is more chance of being struck by lightning, the thought of a shark appearing in the surf still springs to mind, not least because of films like Jaws with its incredibly haunting theme music. So,…
