• The first thing you need to learn is how to successfully catch a wave.
• You catch a wave by paddling at almost the speed of the incoming wave.
• You can paddle a board wherever there is water.
• Raise your head while you paddle with arms bent at the elbow approximately 90 degrees.
• Cup your hands to make a scoop and finish your paddle by flicking your wrist as your arm moves past your hip.
• The power in your paddle is the point where your arm moves past your hip.
• Two extra paddles will ensure you catch the wave successfully.
• Paddling can be done anywhere like your swimming pool on a lake or river.
• Rather than going for just a swim, take a friend's board down to your swimming area.
• Try to balance on the surfboard then slowly and smoothly, finishing each paddle before starting the next one.
• Paddle speed will allow you to learn faster and catch beach waves earlier.
• You can sit on the board, lay down on it and swim off it.
• When your surf day finally arrives, you will be better balanced and more wave catching-savvy.
• Watch how the really good surfers paddle and emulate them.

 

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