Know these 10 things before you buy your next board
Your surfboard is made up of several parts. Each section or part of a surfboard has a specific purpose. Length Thickness / Volume Rocker Deck Bottom Tail Nose Rails Stringer 1. Length The measurement (generally in feet and inches) from the tip to tail…
7 safety aspects of surfing you should know
Surf Safety… I know what you’re thinking. And it’s true. Who cares right?. But you know what, when it’s 6 foot and your leg rope snaps or you didn’t screw your fin in properly you’ll be thanking us. This stuff will all become second nature…
How to angle your take off
Angling your take off allows a surfer to drop in on waves that are steep. Popping Up with a slight angle will help you get the momentum you need to ride on the wave’s face, to either go right or left. HOW TO ANGLE YOUR…
A little gem
You can light a fire…on the beach! Tilly said. Really? Are you sure?. The car was already packed with the only objection being to UNPLUG. Get into nature, think, feel, be inspired and get back to basics. I looooooooove nature. So we headed north via…
Positioning of your back foot is so important
It’s much easier to carve and pivot sharply when your back foot is completely at the back of the traction pad. The more you progress, the more you understand the importance of the back foot. Putting pressure on the back foot engages the rails and the fins…
Homemade honey lemon cough syrup
Before you head off to the pharmacy and collect some cough or sore throat medicine, take a moment to read about the medicinal benefits of honey and how to make your very own homemade cough syrup from Dr Mercola. Honey has natural antibacterial and antiviral properties….
10 Surf rules for every grom to remember
Teaching groms to surf is so much fun. They bring such good energy to each and every surf session and their enthusiasm is infectious. However, amongst all of the madness, there are a few things to make sure every grom keeps in mind to make…