Skills

Master the art of angling down the line — from longboard push/pull to shortboard control, and flow with the wave’s energy.

Learn to prevent nose-diving when catching waves. Master positioning, speed, and control to stay on top of the wave.

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Match your breathing to your stroke and keep a calm rhythm to conserve energy and recover faster between efforts.

Master surf paddling with efficient stroke mechanics, smart body position, and calm breathing.

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Learn kneeling paddling for stability and visibility in chop or crowd, and when positioning a longboard for early entry.

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Stable chest position, neutral spine, and relaxed legs to reduce drag and improve glide while paddling.

Basic technique to push through whitewater when you can't duck dive; uses timing, speed, and a low profile.

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Move your feet in small, incremental slides along the stringer without breaking trim — the safest way to adjust fore/aft position before learning larger steps.

Master the cobra pose for precise longboard control — prevent pearling while maintaining speed and angle.

Master the fundamental pop-up technique — from lying to standing on your board.

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Why longboards turn differently, and how stepping back toward the tail gives you leverage over the fin and rail for smooth, controlled arcs.

Longboard technique to roll under whitewater while holding rails.

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Learn smooth, balanced steps to move up and down the board while holding trim — the gateway to nose riding.

Master the cutback to stay in the pocket and maintain position on the wave.

Shortboard technique to dive under breaking waves by submerging nose then tail.

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The essential swim skills that translate directly to surf paddling: timing, streamline, EVF, light kick, and managing effort — plus simple drills and what to track.