Basic Surf Lesson

Tunnels Beach, Kauai.

Well, ok you surfers don't need to bother watching this. The rest of us might think it's interesting knowing why you wouldn't paddle out on a 'reef break' when being a total beginner. I'm getting to know the board by paddle surfing every day which is great! You use a long heavy board covered by rubber (instead of waxing the board), and then you push it out in the water and stand up on the board using a paddle instead of your hands. This means that you get much more power to move the board, almost like a kayak, and it's easier to learn since it's more stable. We were out on these boards when we met the dolphins.