Learn to surf

How I did it: I have had 3 attempts to learn to surf in my life.  My past two attempts definitely gave me some skills needed to surf, such as paddling technique, duck-diving technique (imperfectly).  The big difference for my last and finally successful attempt was that my base fitness was so much better.  The previous attempts were hampered by lack of fitness in that my sessions were short and I didn't usually feel safe of confident in … Read how I did it…

How I did it: Went here:  http://www.adventurespanishschool.com/ and stayed in Dominical to learn. Great waves over there.  Read how I did it…

How I did it: I flew to Hawaii for my birthday specifically to learn to surf. If you want to go surfing, I suggest http://alyshasurfschool.com/ Al is the best! AND SUPER CHEAP! He is super cool and teaches really well! I GUARANTEE YOU WILL STAND!I became good friends with Al and we surf everyday that I was there. Surfing is amazing and I crave the sea again! Read how I did it…

How I did it: Booked, paid, got on a board and did it! :)I had to enter in how long this took to complete but I'm obviously not an expert at it! Still in the learning process!I was only on a short break in Croyde so Day one was a lesson (basic technique and trying to stand up - mostly just having fun!), Day two I just hired a wetsuit and board to practice everything from the lesson!Day three was about wave selection and more technique practice. Final d… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Went to Hawaii with some friends and rented a board for 7 bucks! Hopped on it and let the waves carry me away.. the only trick to it is to have perfect timing and have good balance (you need the perfect timing to know when exactly to jump up on the board and just glide along with the rhythm of the waves). And in order to maneuver the board, you must shift your weight around by leaning and pushing off in a certain direction with yo… Read how I did it…