What it is, who it attracts and where to go are topics for this part of our how to surf guide.
Surfing is a popular sport in which you paddle out into the ocean on a surfboard (typically a piece polyurethane foam coated with fiberglass) and try to ride waves as they come into shore.
It's participated in by men, women and children of all ages, who are attracted by the fun and sense of freedom that it offers. You don't have to be an expert swimmer or be totally in shape to learn how to surf, but it does help. You might not have to take as many precautions with surfing like you do other sports, but as with any sport, you need to be aware of what could happen.
A good place to surf is along a shoreline with waves coming in at over a meter in height, and with the right weather, surfing can be an all-year long sport. It doesn't cost much to start, as you only need to buy a surfboard. It's also possible to rent surfboards (and also a wetsuit should you want to) on the beach at popular surf locations.
The basic fundamentals of surfing are quite simple to understand, however implementing them will take practice and time. You can teach yourself how to surf, or by talking to and watching others surf; lots of surfers love sharing their tips and techniques with beginners. However, the quickest and safest way for you to learn exactly how to surf, is seeking instruction from an actual professional instructor.
You should be able to learn to stand up on a surfboard and ride small waves within a day or two of starting to surf. Not only will you want to be learning how to surf, the knowledge of how waves work along with the ocean's currents is vital. He or she will also teach when you should go out in the water, what type of wave is the best to catch and when you should just sit on the shoreline and watch those waves come in.
Surfing is a popular sport in which you paddle out into the ocean on a surfboard (typically a piece polyurethane foam coated with fiberglass) and try to ride waves as they come into shore.
It's participated in by men, women and children of all ages, who are attracted by the fun and sense of freedom that it offers. You don't have to be an expert swimmer or be totally in shape to learn how to surf, but it does help. You might not have to take as many precautions with surfing like you do other sports, but as with any sport, you need to be aware of what could happen.
A good place to surf is along a shoreline with waves coming in at over a meter in height, and with the right weather, surfing can be an all-year long sport. It doesn't cost much to start, as you only need to buy a surfboard. It's also possible to rent surfboards (and also a wetsuit should you want to) on the beach at popular surf locations.
The basic fundamentals of surfing are quite simple to understand, however implementing them will take practice and time. You can teach yourself how to surf, or by talking to and watching others surf; lots of surfers love sharing their tips and techniques with beginners. However, the quickest and safest way for you to learn exactly how to surf, is seeking instruction from an actual professional instructor.
You should be able to learn to stand up on a surfboard and ride small waves within a day or two of starting to surf. Not only will you want to be learning how to surf, the knowledge of how waves work along with the ocean's currents is vital. He or she will also teach when you should go out in the water, what type of wave is the best to catch and when you should just sit on the shoreline and watch those waves come in.
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