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Small waves are the best classroom in surfing. Learn how to read them, pick the right board, paddle with power and time your takeoff so you catch more.

Practical ways to prevent surfing injuries: warm-ups, the right board and leash, reading the beach, etiquette, surf rash and what to do if you get in trouble.

Learn how to carry a surfboard without dings or accidents: the under-arm carry, the hip carry, wind tricks, beach etiquette, roof racks and flying with boards.

How to prevent surfer’s ear: when to wear surf earplugs, what to look for in a pair, how a hood helps, and how to dry your ears after a session.

A 10-minute surf warm-up routine you can do on the beach: heart-rate raisers, shoulder, spine and hip drills, and what to skip, for beginners.

Offshore wind grooms waves, onshore wind crumbles them. Learn how to read wind direction, what it means for beginners, and a quick note on wind energy.

Breath training for surfing, done safely: why paddling cuts your breath-hold, which drills help, which ones to skip, and how beginners can prepare.

Learn the paddle board stance that keeps beginners stable: foot position, knee bend, where to look, how to stand up, and fixes for wobbles.

What surf therapy can do for anxiety, depression, PTSD and mindfulness, where the evidence is still thin, and how to try a first lesson in Waikiki.

Learn to read waves as a beginner: spot the peak and shoulder, time the sets, judge size and period, and avoid rip currents, with Waikiki examples.