PUERTO ESCONDIDO: PADDLE BOARDING (LESSON 3)
I am on the verge of having a little confidence.
This is a picture of Carlos, from Azulea Adventures who I am taking the lessons with. Even though he aint no man mountain, this demonstrates the size of the boards. In order: normal surfboard, long board, paddle board.
Today was my third lesson, but it was quite choppy, which made it difficult. Each time my legs are able to endure the balancing position for that little but longer, so clearly it is doing my fitness the world of good.
I was informed today that it is ok if I go out on the Paddle Board, as long as I do not try and catch a wave: that just makes you look like a douche. Thanks for the heads up Gaz, but I am a long way from that.
PUERTO ESCONDIDO: I AM NOT QUITE READY FOR SURFING
Paddle Boarding may be the way forward.
I have thought about trying surfing as frankly the physiques of surfers are nothing short of extraordinary (both male and female) but I cannot seem to move past the danger aspects of it, nor relinquishing all control, especially as I will not even open my eyes under water.
Paddle-boarding on the other hand is something I could be convinced to try, as apparently it is amazing for your abs.