The words surf, waves and sea kayaks seldom get uttered in one sentence without some sort of feeling of fear and trepidation. The best way to get over this fear is to face it and come to the realization that it too can be conquered. Sometimes by conquering it you may even find a new passion for an all new sport.
Coastal Kayaks hold surf sessions every now and then to give paddlers the opportunity to face some waves under the watchful eye of some skilled assistance. It was really amazing to see how through good tuition people soon appeared comfortable in some challenging wave situations. Also, as their comfort levels increased, so did the size of the waves they attempted catching. The nice thing about Muizenberg is that if you get wet, you will only get wet, there are no hidden rocks or funnies to harm you. There is also quite a few people around so you should always be able attract some attention if you find yourself in a jam. What makes these days even better is that there is always another paddler willing to help and give advice when needed. The key to understanding the surf zone is technique and practice and the day gave ample opportunities for both. I for one was very impressed by the guys surfing the doubles.
Although the Coastal Kayak Surf Session Sunday took place almost a year ago, I just recently completed the video for it, hence the late post.