The One Arm Cue That Fixes Most Beginner Surfing Problems

The One Arm Cue That Fixes Most Beginner Surfing Problems

Your lead arm points where you want the board to go, and your back arm bends to roughly 90 degrees to keep you balanced. That’s the whole cue. Look at the spot on the wave you want to reach, extend your front arm toward it, and let your hips and shoulders follow...
Three Beach Day Itineraries That Work for Any Group

Three Beach Day Itineraries That Work for Any Group

Pick your format and build from there: a half-day itinerary (4 to 5 hours) suits friends who want one big activity plus lounging, a full-day itinerary (8 to 9 hours) fits families and reunions that need structure and recovery time, and a sunset itinerary (late...
Duck Dive Technique for Shortboarders: How to Do It Right

Duck Dive Technique for Shortboarders: How to Do It Right

A duck dive is how you sink your board and body under an oncoming wave so you punch through the whitewater instead of getting hammered by it. Get it right, and you paddle out to the lineup with barely a wasted breath. Get it wrong, and you’re eating foam, losing your...
What Does Take Turns Surfing Mean in a Crowded Lineup?

What Does Take Turns Surfing Mean in a Crowded Lineup?

Taking turns while surfing means waiting your position in the lineup and yielding priority to whoever sits closest to the breaking peak. That’s the whole rule. Follow it and you cut the odds of a board-to-head collision, keep the vibe in the water friendly, and...