2020 was a crazy year for many reasons, and it was no different in the world of surfing. With the year having finally come to a close, we thought it would be a good time to remind you of some of the stranger things surfing had to deal with throughout one of the most unusual years we will likely ever experience.
It’s been a tumultuous year for the World Surf League, who saw their 2020 season cancelled as a result of the pandemic which has shut down so many sporting leagues across the globe over the course of this year. It returned with a bang over the last couple of weeks, however, with the world’s best …
One of the most fundamental components of surfing, and one which many beginners struggle with, is related to positioning their surfboard. This applies in many different situations – go to any beginner beach and you’ll see new surfers struggling to lug their boards from the car park to the water. Look out to sea and …
If you surf for long enough, it’s an unfortunate reality that at some point you’ll need to fork out some cash to pay for a board repair. As much as most people try to take as much care of them as possible, constantly hauling a delicate board to and from the beach and surfing it …
There are plenty of activities more dangerous than surfing, but paddling out into the ocean on a piece of fibreglass or foam carries inherent risks. There are, however, certain things that you can do to mitigate these for both yourself and others, and we’ve gone through some of the most important of those below. Always …
In previous articles, we’ve spoken a lot about what you need to do to progress as a surfer. In this piece we’ll go the other way, focusing on some common mistakes that inexperienced surfers are prone to and letting you in on three key things to avoid when learning to surf. Dropping in on people …
Regardless of how prepared you might be, learning to surf is never an easy thing to do. However, there are a number of things that you can do to make the whole process just that little bit simpler. Below, we’ve outlined the best surfer hacks to give you a slight leg up when learning to …
Finding time to surf isn’t always easy, and many people have no choice but to take what they can get in terms of a window during which they can get out there. Having a little flexibility can certainly help you to enjoy the best conditions offered up on any given day, but there are certain …
Best surf schools in the world! Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 5 Minutes In the last piece we touched on some of the best places, both within Australia and abroad, to learn to surf. No beginners wave is complete without a good surf school though, so below we’ve run through the best schools at …
Best place to learn to surf! Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 5 Minutes One of the beauties of surfing is the opportunities it opens up in terms of travel. With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at some of the best places to learn to surf both in Australia and around the globe, …
How to Surf Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 5 Minutes Following on from our previous piece, in which we began to talk about the process of getting into the water, this article will look at the top resources you can utilise when learning to surf, from enlisting the help of people in the know …
Learn to Surf. Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 5 Minutes Over the past few articles, we’ve spent a lot of time going into detail about what sort of equipment you need when you’re learning to surf, what to keep an eye out for and what to avoid. Now it’s time for the fun part …
Mistakes when buying a surfboard! Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 8 Minutes 1- Buying a board that’s too small for you One of, if not the, most common mistakes that beginner surfers make when buying a board is opting for one that is too small for them. This can be for a number of …
Are all wetsuits made from the same material? Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 5 Minutes Throughout the course of our previous articles, you’ve learnt about what equipment you need to take with you in the water – from the board itself to the accessories that come with it. One thing we haven’t yet covered, …
How to Apply a Surfboard Traction Pad Beginners’ guide to surfing Read Time: 5 Minutes In our last few articles, we’ve spoken about most of the major accessories to your surfboard that you need to know about – fins, leashes and wax. These are the most important to know about and are necessary from the …
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