The moon is a super important part of surfing. The moon is so important because it plays one of the largest roles in the influence of tides. Tides have a huge impact on the different types of waves in our area. Continue reading The Moon
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Buoy Data as a Gulf Surfing Resource
The moored bouys in the Gulf of Mexico are super useful. They are useful for interpreting what is happening at the beach regarding surf, which surf spot will provide the highest quality waves for the swell direction, determining when the swell will cease to break at the beach, and even if there will be a rideable wave on smaller days. How, you ask?? Continue reading Buoy Data as a Gulf Surfing Resource
Duck Dive
Getting to the very beginning of a wave allows you to surf the wave to it’s maximum potential and furthest length. A duck dive is one of the most useful surfing tools you can learn, so that you can maximize a wave. The duck dive is used to Continue reading Duck Dive
Channels
Paddling out can be difficult if you do not know about channels. Channels are areas of water that are less turbulent than the sections of breaking wave. These spots are often characterized by Continue reading Channels
Autism Surf
Austistic youth were introduced to the sport of surfing at the autism surf in Pass-a-Grille in St. Pete last week. Offering an unconditional spirit of kindness and respect is a wonderful way of living and should be embraced by every human on a day to day basis. No act of kindness is ever wasted. -Aesop Continue reading Autism Surf