What do you wish you knew when you started?

[TJones]

Originally Posted by Daniel Chambers

Any techniques you'd like to share? Or is it something only learned by practice?

But, the best thing you could do is go to lj when there is a good onshore wind and a high surf like 2-3 foot minimum and practice in the surf with unladen kayak. You confidence will skyrocket. Practice bracing and punching through surf.