Surfing Lessons with Isla Surf School
Charleston beaches are great for new surfers. The water is warm and the waves are mild.
Isla Surf School on Folly Beach invited the Cocktail Bandits to come out and ride the waves. It was a new and exciting experience for the both of us. We’ve never surfed before, but the instructors Peter, Trip, and Tommy did a great job making us feel comfortable.
We started with a land lesson where we went over the different parts of the board, safety tips, positioning, and the “pop up”. The “pop up” refers to when you stand up on the board while riding the wave. Mastering the pop up was pretty easy on land, but it was a totally different experience out on the water. It was all about timing and making smooth, balanced movements.
Once we completed the land lesson, we headed into the water. The instructors guided us to the optimal spot and helped us get positioned. When the right wave came, they told us when to paddle and when to start the pop up. Then, it was up to us to ride the wave back to shore. Riding the waves was such a unique experience. It was a weightless glide towards the shore.. unless you fell (which we did often). According to the instructors, “If you’re not falling then you’re not surfing”. We really took that to heart.
Isla Surf School hosts a variety of activities and events including Yoga out on the water and summer camp for the kids. It’s also a great activity for groups looking to learn a fun new skill. Surfing was a great experience and we look forward to our next opportunity to get back out on the water! Find more information about Isla Surf School or register for a lesson on their website
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