Author: Vickie Mogensen

Are you a beginner surfer and looking to buy your first board? If you’re new to surfing, shopping for a new surfboard can feel overwhelming, we get it! As a beginner surfer, you don’t need the latest design from a top shaper, or the shortest board to make the most of your surf sessions. Instead, find a board that matches your skill level and allows you catch as many waves as possible so you can progress as a surfer. Check out our new blog post to find out which surfboard best suits your surf level!

Paddling out to a new surf lineup can be intimidating, no matter what level of surfer you are. If you’re new to surfing, the lineup may seem like a daunting and even unwelcoming place full of hard-to-understand unwritten rules and crabby locals who enforce them. Once you understand the ins and outs of surf etiquette, you’ll be able to seamlessly blend into any surf lineup on the planet, as long as you’re surfing within your skill level. Read this blog to learn the 5 essential rules every surfer must know for safely navigating the surf line up.

Surfing is more than just a sport; it’s a lifestyle that demands strength, balance, flexibility, and a deep connection with the elements. While time in the water is crucial for honing your surfing skills, integrating yoga into your routine can provide a multitude of benefits that directly contribute to improved performance on the waves. In this blog, we’ll explore how incorporating yoga into your regimen can enhance your surfing experience.

For a traveling surfer, Central America has it all: warm water, consistent surf, and tropical weather. With so many world-class waves, picking a destination along Central America’s winding Pacific Coast can be a bit overwhelming. New surfers must be particularly careful about which surf destinations they choose, as not all waves are beginner surfing friendly. To find the best beginner surfing waves in Central America, continue reading below.

Santa Catalina, Panama, is known for its world-class surf and as the launching point for epic dive trips to Coiba Island. Still, there are plenty of things to do in Santa Catalina that don’t involve paddling out on a surfboard or breathing through a dive regulator, even if those are two of our favorite things. Continue reading below to learn Our Favorite Things to Do in Santa Catalina, Panama.