Most of the time in surfing you are paddling for waves and paddling out, it's a bit annoying when guys catch lot's of waves and you don't seem able to. I would say when starting out you miss 80% of waves because of paddling alone, you can get this down to a better ratio and catch more waves with a few simple techniques. I aim to catch 25+ waves in 2 hours. do count - it makes a difference and also try to catch a wave when you first get out (within 10 minutes) it will setup your whole session in a positive wave catching mood.
Paddle power - to catch more waves:-
1. Dig deep with your arms & hands, especially the first stroke to get going. dig your hands in deep as you possibly can, your arms will ache more but you'll get used to it.
2. Paddle close to your board, this will stop you wiggling side to side.
3. Don't drag your feet over the sides like stableizers! - this will drag you back, keep them straight touching each other. (this in turn will help your popup)
4. keep your head straight looking forward and low.
5. when paddling out, paddle as quick as you can like catching waves - this will increase your paddle strength and durability.
6. pace your paddling, when about to catch/ or might miss paddle hard & deep as possible.
7. Last stroke, paddle with both arms at one time... this gives you forward momentum
8. Optional... first few strokes rise & bend your legs so you have more forward motion.
All these help, honestly I paddle at the side of many surfers who miss waves when I catch them.
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