For generations, Seynabou Tall's ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar. It's the same place where the ...

1 Coast the Beaches Summer is a good time for newbies to learn since the water is warmer (though swells can be sparse). There are two types of surf breaks—beach (fast waves that usually close out ...

Surfing has one of the longest progression paths of any hobby. It is hyper-nuanced, and it’s very common for beginners to become frustrated and wonder if they should give up. Before you even enter the ...

With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing. By Nora Walsh I paddled hard to stay in ...

The Backside Air Reverse is an exhilarating maneuver that demands skill, precision, and commitment. It's one of the more challenging moves in surfing, but with the right technique and practice, you ...

Who taught you how to surf? I learned how to surf when I was really young. My dad taught me when I was 6 or 7, but didn't really start until I was 12. My best memory surfing was my first time getting ...

Question: I want to spend a week in Hawaii learning how to surf. Can you recommend any outfits that provide daily or weekly classes on one of the less-developed beaches? Thanks. Adventure Adviser: ...

We’re only just starting to assess the effects of global events during the past few years, and many of the patients I see at our family clinic are struggling to regain their mental and physical ...