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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 the time, it's simply a lack of paddling power when surfing. Paddling power is what matters. whether you get a wave or...
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 special.It would be a lie to say that the rain didn't surprise us time and time again. Not just once, not just briefly....
Two sports compared: snowboarding vs. surfing
Many of our guests tell us in the surf house:"I actually come from snowboarding - and somehow surfing feels familiar."And that's where it gets exciting. Because although the two sports seem similar at first glance, they tick in completely different ways. Surfing and...
Christmas on Fuerteventura with FreshSurf
Christmas on Fuerteventura: Gratitude & community at FreshSurfA quiet moment between the waves Christmas on Fuerteventura feels a little different every year. And perhaps that's exactly what makes it so magical. While fairy lights flicker in many places and to-do...
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:
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 important for beginner surfers to know how currents work—and how to deal with them safely. What are currents?...
Surfing in November on Fuerteventura – our monthly review
Surfing in November is always a good idea! Because when the days slowly get shorter in Northern Europe in November, the sun shows itself less and less and the temperatures drop, flights to Fuerte are quickly booked to delay winter in Germany a little longer. Surfing...
A Beginner’s Guide – what can you expect as a beginner surfer?
Your first day of surfing with Freshsurf is coming up, but what can you expect from your first beginner surfing lesson with us at Cotillo Beach? We clear up the most common misconceptions among surfing novices and take you on a journey through our beginner courses.
Onshore and offshore wind – wind directions when surfing
Wind direction is often a decisive factor and helps when choosing the right surfing spot. So the question arises: onshore or offshore wind?
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 train without having to travel far. We explain what an artificial wave is and how it is created. You'll also get all the...