About: Arvid Nicolas
Profile: Arvid Nicolas is an expert surfer who loves sharing his passion. He documents his ocean adventures on his blog and spends hours teaching beginners how to ride the waves. Always smiling, he inspires others with his skills and coastal lifestyle.
Latest Posts
How to Wipe Out Safely and Come Up Calm
Falling is not the exception in surfing; it is the default. Beginners fall on most waves, and experienced...
How to Spot and Escape a Rip Current
A rip current does not pull you under. It is a narrow band of water moving back out...
Common Beginner Surfing Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Everyone makes similar mistakes when they start surfing. That is reassuring because the solutions are already known, and...
How to Turn on a Surfboard Once You Can Stand Up
Standing up is the first goal. Then you stand up, ride straight at the beach, and the wave...
Three Reasons Your Board Keeps Nosediving and How to Stop It
You paddle, you feel the wave, and then the nose of the board disappears underwater. A moment later,...
How to Move From Whitewater to Green Waves
Riding whitewater teaches you to stand up. Green waves teach you how to read, position, and ride a...
How to Get Past Breaking Waves and Reach the Lineup
Paddling out looks simple from the beach. Then a wall of whitewater arrives, and you finish farther back...
Choosing the Right Surfboard for Your Level
Standing in front of a wall of boards, it is easy to feel unsure which one is right...
What Bali Gives Surfers That Europe Cannot
Europe is home to some of the world’s best-known surf destinations, from Portugal to France’s Atlantic coast. If...
Aerial Yoga Poses to Support Surf Training
Surfing demands more than time in the water. Paddling into waves, pushing up from the board, and staying...
What You Need to Know Before Learning to Surf in Bali
Learning to surf in Bali takes less preparation than many people imagine. The reason is simple: Bali is...
What Are the Different Types of Surfing
From the beach, all types of surfing look like one sport, but look closer, and it splits into...