Surf wax is important to any surfer. After all, it’s what prevents you from slipping and falling off of your board. It’s the surf wax that provides traction and grip on the board, without which all of the surf lessons in San Diego wouldn’t help you catch a wave. Knowing how to apply surf wax … Read more
Summer is here and it’s time to hit the beach! Surfing is seemingly omnipresent in San Diego all year round, from surf-themed bars and restaurants to clothing and art, but it is even more a part of our daily lives in the summer. Whether you are an expert surfer or just looking to begin lessons, … Read more
People paddling out into the San Diego surf over the years have undoubtedly noticed that surfboards have changed with the times. Originally invented by ancient Hawaiians, the first surfboards were part of a spiritual experience rather than being used for sport as they often are today. Ancient Hawaiians would pray for good surf and had … Read more
Shark sightings.. oh boy. I am writing this post in response to the recent news about shark sightings in Southern California and the ridiculous fear that seems to be spreading among beach goers. I am here to tell you that sharks are NOT a problem. I think it is very important to remind people every … Read more
What to know about the tides…. A lot of people ask what the best time of day is to take a surf lesson. Does the tide affect the productivity of the lesson? Well, some instructors may have different opinions or different styles of teaching that play into what they’d tell you but overall the answer … Read more
People every day ask what the age limit is for our surf lessons and camps. A lot of people are worried their kids may be too young but we disagree. Starting your kids off in a lesson or camp of any sport at a young age is a great thing! The younger they are the … Read more
The DO’s and DONT’s of Surfing After a Rain Winter in California can bring some swell but also some rain. There are many different opinions about whether or not it is okay to surf during a rain and after a rain. Some surfers believe you’re fine if you say aay from drainpipes and inlets and … Read more
Surfing is not only a beautiful form of art but can also be a deadly sport. Many people forget how powerful the ocean can be. It’s is a terrifyingly beautiful thing. It takes a rare type of person to challenge the ocean especially those who know its capabilities. There are many locations around the world … Read more
Trade that skateboard in for a surfboard!! If you’ve been a skater for a while and are tired of the scrapes and bruises from the pavement, why not trade that skateboard in for a surfboard. That’s not to say the ocean is more forgiving than the pavement but you would be surprised as to how … Read more
After all there is nothing that a day of surfing does not cure. It is a great way to exercise We can start by saying that it is an exclusive way to stay young. In addition to demanding agility, endurance and improving cardiovascular condition, surfing is one of the few sports where it is possible to … Read more
Like any other slang, surf slang may sound like gibberish to anyone who doesn’t know the first thing about surfing. For starters, it’s useful to learn the names for different surfboard parts as well as basic types of surfboards. This should give you a head start. You can also join a surfing class in San … Read more
If you passionate about surfing but you feel you don’t know the first thing about it, don’t let that stop you from trying. Think about it this way – whenever you take up a new hobby or start learning something new, it’s natural to start with the basics. And what’s more natural than to get … Read more
Surfboards not only come in different shapes, sizes and splashes of colors, but also have fantastic names like thruster, malibu, funboard, fish board– yep, those names are real. Do you know any surfboard design by name? Can you tell which is which and what it is used for? Well, now’s the time to find out … Read more
Are you thinking about learning how to surf but there are so many opposing views and opinions that you just don’t know what to believe? That’s exactly why we compiled a list of common misconceptions and prejudiced views of surfing and turned them upside down! Surfers are jobless bums Aargh, that one. Let’s just pause … Read more
Last December, the entire surfing world stopped and dropped everything to gape at Kelly Slater’s new video in wide-eyed disbelief, as his glassy manmade wave peeled down and created a perfect barrel lasting for minutes. The wave pool itself wasn’t a new concept as there had already been other wave pools around the world, but … Read more
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