How To Paddle Out Back On A Surfboard, When Surfing? Learn How To Surf

Surfing tips with 3x National Surfing Champion Johnny Fryer top instructor at the Newquay Activity Centre Surf School located in Newquay, Cornwall.

Tips and advice for novice surfers wanting to know; How To Paddle Out When Surfing?

1. Watch the waves before paddling out and identify easier paths through the waves out to the 'line-up'.
2. Learn techniques for punching through waves. White-water push-ups, duck dives(shortboards) and turtle rolls (malibu boards).
3. Avoid oncoming white-water as you paddle out. Especially on large malibu boards.
4. Paddle hard and confidently to break through the 'impact zone' as quickly as possible.
5. Once 'out back', hold your position in the line-up by using landmarks as reference points.
*Don't paddle out if the conditions are beyond your comfort level, and you should first have a good understanding of tides and rip-currents.

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