Lulu, from our kundalini yoga teacher training class, generously offered to show us some safety tips, wave etiquette, and the basics of surfing. Basically, it's the most physically challenging thing that I've ever tried. I don't recommend it after detailing two cars the day before! You need your upper body strength. The water was very warm the day before, but then an off-shore breeze pulled off the warmer water and cold water rose to take it's place. Thank you, Lulu, for having wetsuits for all of us. Still, in a full body suit your feet and hands are exposed and it was cold!
Turn your board around and “paddle, paddle, paddle” shouts Lulu (on the red board) to keep up with the wave, let it take you in, and hopefully push yourself up and stay balanced! I could paddle, but my shoulders would not cooperate to “pop” me up onto the board. I did get up on my knees. It did remind me that body boarding is fun!
Lulu, from our kundalini yoga teacher training class, generously offered to show us some safety tips, wave etiquette, and the basics of surfing. Basically, it's the most physically challenging thing that I've ever tried. I don't recommend it after detailing two cars the day before! You need your upper body strength. The water was very warm the day before, but then an off-shore breeze pulled off the warmer water and cold water rose to take it's place. Thank you, Lulu, for having wetsuits for all of us. Still, in a full body suit your feet and hands are exposed and it was cold!
Turn your board around and “paddle, paddle, paddle” shouts Lulu (on the red board) to keep up with the wave, let it take you in, and hopefully push yourself up and stay balanced! I could paddle, but my shoulders would not cooperate to “pop” me up onto the board. I did get up on my knees. It did remind me that body boarding is fun!