🏄‍♂️ Surf Tips for Beginners & Intermediates

🪶 Choose the Right Board- Beginners: Start with a foam board — it’s buoyant, stable, and forgiving.- Progressing surfers: Move to a longboard with high volume (fiberglass, epoxy, or cork) to maintain paddle power and wave-catching ease.

🎯 Fix Your Take-Off Technique- Stay compressed and centered over your board.- Practice angling your take-off to ride the wave’s face rather than going straight.- Avoid common bad habits like popping up too early or leaning back.

👣 Learn to Move Your Feet- Intermediate surfers should practice foot adjustments mid-ride to control speed and direction.- Try cross-stepping on longboards to improve balance and style.

🌀 Catch More Waves. Carve with Intention. Unlock Your Next Breakthrough.

🌊 Pick the Right Spot- Look for mellow, consistent waves with space to learn. – Avoid crowded or heavy breaks until you’re confident paddling out.

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🎥 Watch Yourself- Film your sessions to spot posture, timing, and technique. – Ask your coach or crew for feedback — it’s gold.

🧠 Mindset is Everything- Progress takes time. Celebrate small wins. – Stay patient, stay playful, stay present.

Train with Us (Surf Academy)

🏋️‍♀️ Train Beyond the Break- Build core strength, flexibility, and breath control. – Yoga, balance drills, and surf-specific workouts help you flow better in the water.

💬 From the Crew

> “The ocean teaches presence. Every wave is a chance to listen, not just ride.” – Kayan

> “Confidence comes from repetition. Paddle out, fall, learn, repeat.” – Hasan

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🌀 Kayan – The Calm in the Swell ( He’s the Own)

With a quiet strength and deep respect for the sea, Kayan is our steady guide through shifting tides. Whether you’re paddling out for the first time or chasing your next breakthrough, his grounded presence makes every session feel safe, focused, and full of possibility.

His teaching style blends technical mastery with pure stoke, helping students unlock their flow while staying rooted in fundamentals. He’s the kind of instructor who notices the small things—and celebrates the big wins with heart.

💬 Why We Ride

We’re not just a surf school. We’re a crew that believes in presence, connection, and the power of the ocean to transform. Every lesson is a moment. Every wave is a memory.

Kayan

Kayan

The Calm in the Swell

He doesn’t chase the wave. He listens to it. Kayan brings quiet strength and intuitive guidance.

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