Paddling

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.