How To Catch Unbroken Waves, Part 1

How to go from white to green.

All our beginner students start in the same way: in the whitewater on a board that's about 3 foot taller than them. If you're unfamiliar with the term whitewater, it means the waves which have already broken, or the "cream cheese" area of the ocean. Students walk out with their board until they're in about waist or chest depth water, and they catch waves from there. After about 3 or 4 days of whitewater practice many students are ready to paddle out deeper and catch the unbroken, green waves.

However, it is a big transition to go from white to green; so in this video we aim to demystify the process and give you strategies to help you catch waves.

Here are some video highlights to check out:
0:51 Positioning is everything, learn how to be in the right place at the right time.
2:21 How to catch waves in the 'magic zone' so that you don't hurl yourself into imminent doom
4:00 Be more like Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator. But not in the sense of world destruction, you just need to be watching the waves around you and analyzing what's going on. Also the 3 vital questions to ask about the waves you spot.
6:00 A special note for women surfers, we need to be a bit more intuitive and observant about the conditions around us
6:32 Always use landmarks to stay in a good position

We hope these tips will get you on your board and on to great adventures at Pura Vida Adventures—or anywhere else the waves take you! If you're looking to rekindle your playful passion for life while learning how to surf, come visit us at Pura Vida Adventures in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Pura Vida offers all-inclusive surf and yoga retreats where beginners can learn to surf in a welcoming and relaxed environment, and those who know how to surf can continue refining their craft.

Inspiring women since 2004, founder Tierza Eichner has created the perfect women's retreat that you will never want to leave… an adventurous blend of surfing, yoga, fresh healthy meals, and daily activities with an amazing group of women. Special coed retreats are open to men as well, who also rave about our incredible surf instruction (visit our website for more details!).

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