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News from surfing and from our surf camp on Fuerteventura
Welcome to our blog about surfing and surfing. From surfers for surfers: Here you can find tips for surf trips, brush up on your surfing knowledge and read the latest news from the surf scene and the world of surfing. You can also find News from the world of FreshSurf, from Fuerteventura and especially from El Cotillo.
FreshSurf News – Our surf courses & surf camp news
First summer feelings – February monthly review
February continued to give us this special gift: Fuerteventura in green.The island is still showing its lushest side, dotted with countless small...
Green Fuerteventura – January monthly recap
We forgive the rain—Because it gave us a green Fuerteventura! January on Fuerteventura was different. Unexpected. And that's exactly why it was so...
Currents – Why we should not underestimate them!
Currents are as much a part of the ocean as the waves themselves. You may not always see them, but they determine every session. It is especially...
Our blog posts in chronological order
Dancing on a longboard – here’s how it’s done
With their 8-12 feet, longboards are the giants among surfboards. Because they are also relatively thick, they are very good for paddling. They...
How to become a better surfer: Brad Gerlach on the 5 mistakes to avoid when paddling out!
You're motivated, the line-up is within reach – and yet every attempt to paddle out feels like a struggle. White water, shortness of breath, heavy...
4 tips for more paddling power when surfing
You're motivated, you're often in the water—and yet others keep paddling away your waves?Spoiler: This is rarely due to technique or talent. Most of...
Everything to do with surfing
Energy zones of a wave
To learn how to surf really well, you obviously need to understand the wave. So here’s an overview of the most important impact zones of a wave:
Künstliche Wellen Europas
Are you stuck at home again and longing to ride the waves? No problem! There are now numerous artificial wave parks throughout Europe where you can...
6 tips for proper paddling when surfing – how to catch every wave!
Everyone knows that paddling is to surfing as gin is to tonic. However, anyone who has ever been on a surfboard quickly realizes that paddling is not just paddling. Today we have prepared a few tips for you on how you can improve your paddling technique to surf even more waves.
Learn to surf for beginners & intermediates
Dancing on a longboard – here’s how it’s done
With their 8-12 feet, longboards are the giants among surfboards. Because they are also relatively thick, they are very good for paddling. They...
How to become a better surfer: Brad Gerlach on the 5 mistakes to avoid when paddling out!
You're motivated, the line-up is within reach – and yet every attempt to paddle out feels like a struggle. White water, shortness of breath, heavy...
Two sports compared: snowboarding vs. surfing
Viele unserer Gäste erzählen uns im Camp:„Ich komme eigentlich vom Snowboarden – und irgendwie fühlt sich Surfen vertraut an.“Und genau da wird’s...
Excursion tips & sights on Fuerteventura
Surfing in Jandia – A Surf Trip to the South of Fuerteventura!
You can only surf in the north of Fuerteventura? And there are only package tourists and huge hotels of the islandin the south ? Think again – we...
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