Some other useful resources and opinions and tips for the beginning surfer visit:

Davey Smith Surf Academy

@ - www .surfinstruction.com

 

Ten Minutes to the Secret of Surfing

@ - watertrader.com/magazine/surfing-guide.htm

 

The Learner Surfer's FAQ
@ - www.surf.whelanworks.co.uk

 

Complete Surfing Guide for Coaches - Learning to Surf.
@ - blackmagic.com/ses/book/ch4.html 

 

Learning to Surf by Chrispy (the original online surf guide)
@ - facs.scripps.edu/surf/l2surfII.html