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surfing lessons and
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san diego, california
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| So now you're out there, you're
holding the surfboard by the rails with your hands positioned on the
chest line, you've selected a wave and it's coming towards you. |
| In one simple movement turn 180
degrees so you are now facing directly in towards the beach, angle
the surfboard slightly so the tail is lower than the nose, look over
your houlder and keep your eyes on the wave, now bend your knees and
get ready to push off the sand. |
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| The question now is "when
do you jump on to the surfboard?" Wait for the wave to hit the
tail, then, smoothly but powerfully push forward, slide on to the
surfboard leading with the chest and adopt the correct body position
practiced on the beach (chest line, elbows up and toes on the tail),
push up, keep your head looking forward and ride the wave to the beach. |
| On approach to the beach slide
to the back of the surfboard and pull up before running the fins into
the sand. |
| The aim of stage one is to be
able to catch waves and ride them to the beach with the correct body
position on the surfboard. The more proficient you are in this stage
will assist you achieve your surfing goal quicker. You need to be
able to catch waves before you can stand and surf. |
| Important Point: To catch waves
that are very small or not very powerful you may need to start with
"Stage (2) - Paddling" |
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| Leucadia
Surf School is licensed and fully insured for the beaches of Encinitas,
Leucadia & Oceanside in North San Diego, California. |
| City
of Encinitas License #17029 |
City
of Oceanside License #103444 |
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| Surfing
Lessons and Surf-a-Thon Surf Camps on
the beaches of Encinitas, Leucadia & Oceanside in North San Diego, California. |
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surfing lessons and surf camps are near La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar,
Solana Beach, Cardiff by the Sea and Carlsbad. |
| 760-635-SURF
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