The take off or entry into the wave is commonly overlooked as an important part of improving your surfing. Former WQS surfer and surf coach Blake Johnson shares a few tips to ensure the foundations are in order. Thanks to these advices, you will catch more waves and continue to develop your surf tekkers.

Chick surfers shred. When you see a girl out in the surf who hits it better than you, you’re left green with jealousy, wondering how a GIRL could possibly be better than you in the surf. That sucks. But surfer girls bloody rule!

Australia is, quite literally, surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. From dream-like stretches of sand in Byron Bay to the rugged, cold-water beauty of Margaret River and beyond, we’ve got a little bit of the best of everything. And as it is around the world, some places are better known than others.

Justine Mauvin, 24, grew up in Reunion Island before moving to Capbreton, near Hossegor in France. Surfing her longboard and playing music are what she loves best, that’s why she does it for a living. Her style? Soft and powered by grace.

Yoga is ideal to add into a daily routine for surf training, to increase your flexibility and bring you more peace of mind, to stay focused in the water. These sequences of yoga postures (asanas), easy to do on the beach pre-surf, are beneficial for preparing the larger muscle groups used for surfing, such as the hip flexors, shoulders, back, obliques, glutes, and hamstrings.

People often talk about how amazing Indonesia is, mainly referring to Bali or the Mentawais. But not many know about their neighbour, Lombok. Yet, this island is bliss. Pure bliss. A lot like you would picture a trip in the archipelago.