Afraid of big waves? Mental tips for building confidence while surfing Almost every surfer knows the feeling: You paddle out, the waves look manageable from the beach, but suddenly a set comes in that’s much bigger than expected….
Turtle Roll vs. Duckdive: When to Use Which Technique While Surfing
For many surfers—whether beginners or advanced—getting into the lineup is often the biggest hurdle of the day. You start paddling out full of enthusiasm, and suddenly a wall of white water looms up in front of you. If you don’t know how to…
The anatomy of a wave: What is a peak, shoulder, and impact zone?
When you stand on Arrifana beach for the first time and look out at the Atlantic Ocean, you often see nothing but an impressive chaos of blue water and white foam. But for experienced surfers, the ocean is like an open book. To surf safely...
Paddling technique for surfing: How to get to the line-up more efficiently
Anyone who has ever been in the water at our MissionToSurf surf camp in Arrifana knows the feeling: the waves are perfect, the line-up is tempting, but the way out seems endless. Paddling makes up about 80 to 90 percent of the total effort involved in surfing.
The perfect take-off when surfing: technical tips for standing up on a surfboard
Are you looking for tips on how to get up faster and better when surfing? Then you've come to the right place. The take-off in surfing is the magical moment when paddling turns into real gliding. For many beginners, it is the biggest hurdle...