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LEARNING TO SURF AFTER 40
LEARNING TO SURF AFTER 40 IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO START SURFING? The title of this post reads ‘learning to surf after 40’ but could easily read ‘learning to surfer after 50, 60 and upward’ LEARNING TO SURF AT AN ‘OLDER’ AGE ‘Surfing? But you’re 42 years old’ – even if nobody actually says …
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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 approachable for people of all ages and all walks of life. Surfing is awesome and a life-changing activity that only requires courage to fly in the ocean. …
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SURF CAMP JOB OPENINGS
Surf Camp Job Openings: Updated: April 2021 Surf Instructor Job When: Positions open for 2021 Length: Minimum commitment 8 months, longer is possible and preferred Position: Surf instructors, surf guides Where: Cabarete, Dominican Republic Bali, Indonesia Requirements for surf camp job in Cabarete, Dominican Republic Previous teaching experience & ideally ISA qualified Swell has set whole …
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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% of our time in the water on our stomachs paddling, not on our feet riding waves. So, whether you are you a beginner surfer who can’t seem …
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WHAT LEVEL OF SURFER AM I
WHAT LEVEL OF SURFER AM I? The question of ‘what level of surfer am I?’ inevitably crops up when you are selecting where to travel, and when to travel to a surf destination (tip; if it doesn’t occur to you, it should). After all, most surf destinations/countries have different surf seasons which may suit different …
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SURFBOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
BEST SURFBOARDS FOR BEGINNERS HOW TO PICK A SUITABLE BEGINNER SURF BOARD Now that you’ve had your first surfing lessons and have decided to continue your surfing career, how do you go about buying your first surfboard? How do you decide on what to buy? You might get objective advice from some staff at the …
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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 play when you try to plan the perfect active family summer holiday. We don’t envy you the stress of the planning, but we do think we have …
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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 wave, presents us with new and seemingly insurmountable challenges. But something about the feeling we experience when we caught our first wave profoundly resonated with us. It …
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