Seriously - I thought this might be good for laugh for those who need one...
3. FACE THE RIGHT WAY
To non surfers or regular water goers, it is not immediately obvious which end is the front/nose of the board.
Many beginner boards are large round nose and tail boards with excellent stability, often a large EVA deck area so you can move (and fall) comfortably.
So before you jump on the board, check where the fins are and make sure they are in the back when you paddle!
Fins at the back help keep the board straight while you paddle, this is called tracking, and help with grip while you surf waves.
Fins up front make for a very twitchy paddle board that just won’t go straight no matter how hard you try!
