Salty Talk
A Guide to Surf Etiquette
If you're going to surf, you need to know surfing etiquette. Its the unspoken rules of the water that all surfers (at least should!) follow with dignity, promoting safety, organization, and good vibes in the lineup. In this guide, I outline every aspect of surf etiquette so that you, and your surf groms, may practice these critical rules of surfing to perfection!
What is Priority in Surfing?
Surfing priority is a part of surfing etiquette that helps to determine who has a valid claim to a wave in the lineup. As surfers, it's our job to take surfing priority seriously in an effort to promote fairness & equality in the water. Here's everything there is to know about surfing priority and how you and your surf groms can practice this unspoken surfing rule to perfection.
Step by Step: How to Wax a Surfboard
Put it this way- you can't surf without wax. Surfboard wax is a critical part of surfing success. In this guide, I teach you what surf wax is, how to wax your surfboard, how to remove wax, and so much more.
Surf Kids Lesson 5: How to Teach your Grom The Surf Pop Up
The surf pop up: the next step in your and your grom's surfing journey. Learn how to master this essential surfing skillset and pass this guidance along to your surf kid. Who's ready to rip?!
A Guide to Surfboard Storage
It's time to start taking surfboard storage seriously. Here's how to store a surfboard the right way. In this guide, I go over exactly what to consider when storing your board away for the long/short term, and how to pass this information over to your groms!
Surf Kids Lesson 4: A Guide to Kids Surfboards
Snag a soft top, it's time to shred. This guide outlines exactly how to navigate choice in kids' surfboards. I'll tell you all about the best surfboards for kids', how to size them according to your grom's height & skill level, and where to go with surfboard choice once they advance their surfing skill sets.
Surf Kids Lesson 3: The Surf Equipment Checklist
What surfing equipment do you need to learn how to surf? As always, I gotcha covered. In this piece, I hit on everything you and your groms need for surfing success- the ultimate surfing gear checklist. Check it out and get out there. The good times are waiting!
Surf Kids Lesson 2: Teaching Your Grom How to Read a Surf Report
A life of surfing is dictated by the ocean conditions, and surf reports act as our insight into the ocean's personality. In this surf kids lesson, I'll teach you how to read a surf report, how to understand and apply this information to your surfing, and how to pass this information along to your grom with kid-friendly teaching lessons. Seriously, surf reports are a big deal!
The Great Debate: Is Surfing Expensive?
Is surfing expensive? Well, it kind of depends! To some, surfing is a life of competition and travel, and to others, it's a priceless hobby requiring nothing but a surfboard and fun waves. In this article, I discuss some of the average costs of surfing, and what you can expect to spend when learning how to surf. Check it!
A Surf Mum's 15 Favorite Surf Accessories
I've spent my life riding waves and raising three surf groms, so I'd like to think I know a thing or two about the best surf accessories. These are the items that make a day shredding under the sun just that much better, the surf accessories I can't live without- so here's a piece of my mind on the matter.
