Cynthia went from teaching herself to swim at 15 to becoming a lifeguard at 18—now, at 45, she’s diving into surfing. Six months in, she’s found a new passion, lifelong friendships, and the joy of sharing the waves with her daughter.
Welcome to our surf culture for beginners archive—where we dive into the weird, wonderful, and wavey world of surfing beyond just the ride.
Explore articles and insights on surf culture tailored for beginners, covering everything from etiquette to history.
Cynthia went from teaching herself to swim at 15 to becoming a lifeguard at 18—now, at 45, she’s diving into surfing. Six months in, she’s found a new passion, lifelong friendships, and the joy of sharing the waves with her daughter.
Karla’s first surf session at 19 came with beginner’s luck—but fear kept her from fully embracing the ocean. Now, 15 years later, she’s back in the waves, rekindling her surf stoke and looking for surf buddies to share the ride.
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