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Basic Surfing Terms - Beginner
Parts of the Surfboard:
- Tail, Rails, Nose, Deck, Stringer, Fins, Legrope
Body Position
- Correct positioning when lying on the surfboard, toes on the tail, hands holding the rail below your chest.
Chest Line:
- Where the chest is placed on the deck to achieve the correct body position when lying on the surfboard.
- Where the hands are positioned on the rails of the surfboard, when pushing up and attempting to jump to your feet.
White Waves or Broken Waves
- Waves that have peaked and then broken or crumbled and are moving towards the beach as a white foaming wave. (beginner waves)
Green Waves or Unbroken Waves
- An open faced wave that is peaking creating a steeper wave to carve turns and manouvre the surfboard. (intermediate and advanced waves)
Natural Foot Stance
- A surfer that has his/her left leg forward when standing on the surfboard.
Goofy Foot Stance
- A surfer that has his/her right leg forward when standing on the surfboard.
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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
Surfing Lessons and Surf-a-Thon Surf Camps on the beaches of Encinitas, Leucadia & Oceanside in North San Diego, California.
Our surfing lessons and surf camps are near La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff by the Sea and Carlsbad.
760-635-SURF • Surf@LeucadiaSurfSchool.com
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