I wasn’t really sure what people would think of this blog when I first started it. After all, the whole point of the thing was that I don’t really know what I’m doing. The last thing I wanted to do was try to fake being a “real surfer” or spout off advice about something I was still learning myself. Maybe no one would be interested in hearing what it’s like to be kook, or a beginner?

But so far, judging by the numbers, there’s alot of beginners out there like me, or at least people who enjoy reading about the experience. The way I see it, its great to read about 20 foot pipe in Hawaii, and watch videos of pro-surfers bouncing off waves like flying saucers. But it’s also cool to realize that there are other newbies out there having a hard time standing up, or even making it to the line up.

Everyone was a beginner at something at some point, so please feel free to read about my mishaps and misadventures, and chuckle a bit as I continue on my journey. After all, the journey is far more imporant than the destination. And I plan to enjoy myself as I continue working on my writing, working on my surfing, and sharing my tales with others.

I just wanted to take a few minutes to write a quick post, and say “Thank you” to everyone who has stopped by. If you enjoyed what you read, please pass the word, and leave a comment or two! I’d love to hear some other beginner’s stories as well, or even advice from some old pros! See you all in the water!