Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The How to of Surfing Waves for Beginners: Surf Lessons and Surf Schools

In surfing waves it is good to learn how to surf from someone who is a seasoned surfer or someone who has been teaching surfing for a while. It is fine to learn from a friend which is what most people end up doing, but it may take time to get the hang of surfing and most likely your friend will be concentrating more on catching waves then helping you learn how to surf. An option for the lost surfer left in the white wash by his/her surfer buddy is to take a surf a lesson, or go to a surf school. There are multiple surf schools lined a long the east and west coasts of the United States and also in Hawaii. These surf schools teach you how to surf on the best beginner waves, and on thick boards to ensure that you catch a wave your very first time. Surf schools make it easy to learn, they have classes for just girls, or women, kids, and even the elderly. This makes it possible for students to feel confident in what they are doing without having to worry about others around them. The surf schools and surfing lessons usually take place on beaches that the surf instructors are familiar with, and where the waves are not too intimidating. A good example of this is Waikiki Beach they give surf lessons year round, and all of their instructors are seasoned surfers, and want you to have a good surfing experience. They teach you, like most surf schools/lessons how to paddle, how to stand, the best form you should take, which waves to catch, how to be safe on the board and important information, like surf etiquette, how to find waves, how to respect the ocean, and how to practice safety in the ocean.
Surf schools and surfing lessons are a great way to go about learning how to surf, if you have the funds to do so, it will definitely be the best and fastest way to learn. Learning with friends and family will also help with the surfing experience and allow you to progress as a surfer. The best way to find surf schools is by looking up 'surfing lessons' in any search engine. Once you've found a school, doing a search in forums or looking up information on that surf school will be the best way to go about looking for lessons. Surfing waves should be a fun experience and surfing lessons is a great way to start riding waves!

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