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-How far to paddle out??

PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:50 am
by lowrider_93
-How far is a safe distance to paddle out, cus i am some what worried because the undercurrent is quite strong where i live, And dont really plan on a long ride just a distance where people on shore can see me. :oops:

PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:56 am
by WooD
Unless your planing on riding white water, your gonna have to go out past where the waves are breaking.

Re: -How far to paddle out??

PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:07 am
by WooD
lowrider_93 wrote:-How far is a safe distance to paddle out, cus i am some what worried because the undercurrent is quite strong where i live, And dont really plan on a long ride just a distance where people on shore can see me. :oops:




You wanting people to see you for your safety, or just to be seen? If its the latter, your best bet wood be stay home, and watch Blue Crush a few more times.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:56 am
by lowrider_93
-just for people to see me. (ps blue crush blows)

PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:24 am
by drowningbitbybit
Go somewhere 'learner friendly', preferably with life guards, and surf either with friends or near other people (obviously respecting their space and rights of way etc etc). And dont go out on big days.

But you have to get past the white water.