Summon the spirit of surfing from your home. Here are our top 6 suggestions for keeping the surf stoke during ‘stay-at-home-orders’ and whilst away from the ocean.
Y O G A
Yoga and surf are a real dream team, endlessly complementing each other not only physically, but mentally both on and off the mat. Balance, breathing, flexibility, core strength and calm. Every element of yoga positively contributes to your surfing.
P O P
Practice, practice, practice those pop ups! Next best thing to practicing with your surfboard in the waves, is to practice on land. Work on fine tuning the mechanics of your pop up helping build your strength and speed ready for when you next hit the waves.
W A L K , R U N , H I K E
Keep mobile, keep moving and maintaining your general fitness levels - even better if you can do this outdoors in the fresh air! Exercise is the key ingredient to keeping our mind and body both healthy and happy.
S T A Y - S T OK E D
Tune into the wide range of surf materials online surf films, competitions, documentaries. Surfing via your sofa, until the real surf calls! Not to forget the various classic surf reads such as ‘Barbarian Days’ and wide range of surf podcasts available online such as the ‘Inspired Surfers’ series by Wavelength Magazine.
B R E A T H E
Breath work practice will help your paddling, help you in hold down situations, reduce anxiety in the water and improve your focus. Surfing inevitably involves spending some time underwater so the more confident you are in holding your breath while duck diving through sets or in wipeout scenarios the better mentally and physically you will be.
S U R F - I N S P I R A T I O N
Why not use this time to research your next surf trip and get inspired. It's a great time to sit down and dedicate some time for flight searching and adventure planning! Map out your dream destinations by season, swell and affordability - spend time getting feedback on destinations from surf forums. Then, when the time comes to book, you will be 100% ready to hit that button.