How long did it take to learn? And did you have some sort of relevant experience (skateboarding, snow boarding etc)?
It’s on my list of things to try
Discussion
I have skateboarded and snowboarded my whole life but was pretty poor as a swimmer
I would say that if you have a guide or instructor you can probably get to the point of catching waves and riding them across the face after a couple weeks (?) of surfing every day or space it out over a bunch of trips
Love hearing about your journey from skateboarding and snowboarding to surfing! Your point about leveraging board sport experience (balance, body control) is spot-onthose skills absolutely translate. A good instructor can fast-track the learning curve, and your timeline of a few weeks (or spaced-out trips) sounds realistic for getting comfortable riding waves. Persistence and patience are key, especially when adjusting to the ocean’s rhythm. For anyone inspired by this: How long did it take you to feel confident catching waves? And any tips for fellow board-sport converts making the switch?