LEARN TO SURF AT 50
The short version Yes, you can absolutely learn to surf at 50 — or 60, or 70. It takes reasonable fitness, a big stable board, patient coaching and…
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CATCHING UNBROKEN WAVES: POSITIONING IN SURFING
CATCHING UNBROKEN WAVES: POSITIONING IN SURFING Learn how to discover, catch, and stay on unbroken “green” waves by positioning yourself correctly in the line-up. CATCH MORE WAVES BY…
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GETTING FIT FOR A SURF HOLIDAY
GETTING FIT FOR A SURF HOLIDAY MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SURF HOLIDAY SURF FITNESS Surfing is an incredibly demanding sport for both body and mind. Not only…
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LEARNING TO FOIL WINGSURF
LEARNING TO FOIL WINGSURF Unless you haven’t been paying attention to new water sports crazes, you’ve probably seen a huge increase in the number of people getting into…
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WHAT SURFING DOES TO YOUR HEALTH
WHY SURFING (AND LEARNING TO SURF) IS ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES FOR A HEALTHY & HAPPY LIFE. SURF HEALTH The great thing about surfing is that it’s…
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HOW TO PADDLE ON A SURFBOARD
SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO PADDLE ON A SURFBOARD The Proper Paddle Technique Explained Paddling is arguably the most important aspect of surfing. In fact, we probably spend 90%…
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ACTIVE FAMILY SUMMER HOLIDAY
ACTIVE FAMILY SUMMER HOLIDAY Moms and Dads, tasked with planning family vacations, have so much to consider; Safety, Travel, Boredom, Fun, Food, Sleep, Cost; they all come into…
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COMMON MISTAKES SURFERS MAKE
7 Common Mistakes Surfers Make & How to Fix Them We all know that surfing is difficult. Everything about learning to surf, from paddling out to catching a…
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10 REASONS TO VISIT CABARETE
10 Reasons to Visit Cabarete Once a minute fishing village on the Dominican Republic’s northern shores, Cabarete now stands as the extreme sports capital of the island, if…
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WHY YOU SHOULD BE RIDING A LONGBOARD
10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE SURFING A LONGBOARD Whether you’re learning how to surf, or you’ve been doing it all your life, if you are not currently…
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SURFBOARD FIN SETUPS EXPLAINED
SURFBOARD FIN SETUPS EXPLAINED Have you ever done research while looking for a new surfboard? If so, then you’ll know that there is an overwhelming amount of information…
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SURFBOARD DESIGN 101
SURFBOARD DESIGN 101 Surfboard shaping and design have both changed significantly over the last few decades. Shaping trends are constantly changing. In the seventies, the twin-fin fish began…
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SURF , WAVE, SWELL AND BREAK TERMINOLOGY
SURF, WAVE, SWELL AND BREAK TERMINOLOGY THE ULTIMATE WAVE GUIDE Topics covered and explained in the Surf, waves, swell and break terminology: Understanding Swell Ground Swell Wind Swell…
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UNDERSTANDING SURF FORECASTS
UNDERSTANDING SURF FORECASTS Decades have passed since surf travel has required reading nautical charts, packing weather radios, and crossing your fingers that your destination had some trace of…
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THE TOP 5 OCEAN ACTIVITIES
THE TOP 5 OCEAN ACTIVITIES (WHEN THE WAVES ARE FLAT) Like it or not, sometimes, there are just no waves to be surfed. On the North Coast of…
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HOW TO GET TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
HOW TO GET TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC You have made the smart choice on going on a holiday to the Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic, and now…
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SURF STANCE
SURF STANCE The technique behind the perfect surf stance Goofy or Regular Let’s talk about surf stance! The term Goofy foot came into existence after Goofy, a…
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4 TIPS FOR PERFECT WAVE SELECTION
4 Tips For Perfect Wave Selection How do you get perfect wave selection? Is perfection even possible? Maybe. Waves are a funny thing, every wave is different, but…
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SURF FITNESS: BEST STRENGTH EXERCISES
The Best Strength Exercises to Improve Your Surfing Last week we focussed on cross training exercises to get your surf fitness up. Today we focus on the best…
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SURFING: HOW TO GENERATE SPEED ON A WAVE
SURF TECHNIQUE: HOW TO GENERATE SPEED ON A WAVE Have you mastered a proper pop-up? Can you read oncoming waves? Can you select, paddle, and catch a wave…
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7 CROSS TRAINING TIPS FOR PEAK SURFING PERFORMANCE
7 Cross Training Tips for Peak Surfing Performance IMPROVE YOUR SURF FITNESS We all want to be able to ride the waves like a true champion. When you…
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WORLDS BEST KITESURFING DESTINATIONS
THE TOP 7 KITESURFING DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD. Cabarete, Dominican Republic Cumbuco, Brazil Tarifa, Spain La Ventana, Mexico Maui, Hawaii Mancora, Peru Sumbawa, Indonesia THE WORLD’S BEST PLACES…
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SURF TECHNIQUE: SURF EQUIPMENT
SURF TECHNIQUE: SURF EQUIPMENT In this episode of “Surf Technique” we explain surf equipment (surfboard and the surf accessories) for people who have never surfed before, and are…
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STAFF: MEET RICCI AND ALEXANDRA
At Swell we want to make sure our clients get the best surf experience possible, and the best way to guarantee this is by having top staff work…
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