One of my biggest regrets is never having lived somewhere where I can learn to surf and kitesurf. It's crazy, considering that some of my friends have been prominent members of the windsurf community worldwide.

I get to wake surf occasionally, but I think surfing is the best sport on the planet. Whenever I have lived near water, I've spent a ton of time in it. The closest I've ever come to the freedom of surfing is riding powpow up at Whistler and Blackcomb and other spots in BC.

Now that I am in my mid 50's I think I may have missed my window. But it warms my heart to see others that are embracing the lifestyle, even if later into their lives. Even though I have never surfed, I know so many of the world's best breaks by name just by the volume of surfing I watch on video. I have always longed for the ocean.

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You’re not too old! I’m 50+ and tired of being in the sidelines. Learn in steps (I’ve just been paddling all summer at a safe beach park. Stick to small frothy waves among other surfers. Build up your paddling strength and don’t talk your self out of it! This is not advise 😉 🏄

“on the sidelines” ; )

Now I just have to get closer than the 1200km and a ferry ride to my nearest break lol

Wake surfing is super fun!

Don’t think you’ve missed your window

Take a lesson sometime!

Yes, that I do get to do sometimes. I love it.