THREE … Things to do while the surf is flat

It feels like summer is coming here in Noosa. There’s just one thing missing – waves. Waiting for a rideable summer swell to come through can feel endless, but here are a few things you can do with that newfound spare time that still involve the ocean and surfing at some degree.
1. Snorkel – at the right time of tides, the water clarity is near perfect. When the oceans are flat, there’s a good chance it’s decent snorkelling conditions, so grab a mask, snorkel and fins and get submerged. It’s a whole new perspective.
2. Teach someone else to surf – It’s hard to teach someone to surf when the waves are good. You’re stuck standing next to a Wavestorm pushing your pal into waves while everyone else is scoring, but on a small day you’ve got nothing to lose. Be selfless and share the gift of surfing with that friend who has been asking you to teach them for months.
3. Skateboard – In case you’ve been under a rock, there’s a new board in town and it’s supposed to be the next best thing to surfing. It’s the SmoothStar. Touting themselves as the number one best surf trainer, voted by the best surf coaches all over the world, this is a killer core workout and cheaper than surfing. Check out the new Ripcurl shop in Noosaville – they stock SmoothStars. Google what the board can do and get cracking.