If you are completely new to surf kayaking then it might be worth getting a few hints from one of the many

British Canoeing surf kayaking coaches and leaders around the UK. Find out as much as possible before you

head out into the water, educate yourself or get some training on how to surf safely, how to recognise

dangerous conditions and the etiquette of surfing with others. There are books, websites, videos’s, fellow

paddlers and coaches that can help.

Everyone surfs for fun. Lots of people do this with friends and club members and others enjoy doing this in

a competition. Competitions are run at every level, from introductory events right up to World

Championships. The best thing about competitions is that you’ll see and learn from other surf kayaks and

get ideas of the skills that you want to develop.