Learning to surf at 30: The perfect start to a new passion

Jacky’s personal experience: Learning to surf at 32

In 2015, Jacky stood on a surfboard for the first time in Australia. She spent five days in a surf camp, and it became clear to her right away: she wanted to continue surfing and learn more. Living in Germany, however, makes it a bit more challenging as there are usually no waves here. In the years after the surf camp, she only went into the water somewhere with a surfboard maybe once a year. That didn’t allow her to improve her surfing skills.

At the end of 2023, during her six months in Bali, she decided to take surfing more seriously. In mid-February, she not only bought her first surfboard but also booked a surf instructor and went in the water with them three to four times a week.

Of course, you don’t have to buy your own board right away, but a few factors held Jacky back. For one, she was hesitant about renting a board and the fear of breaking it. By buying her own board, she could also save the costs of renting, which makes sense when you go surfing 3-4 times a week.

In the first two months, Jacky struggled with some mental issues, which sometimes resulted in panic attacks. She will write a detailed post about this soon, but for now, we just wanted to mention it briefly.

Fast-forward two months: Jacky made incredible progress due to the regularity of her surf sessions. She has become more confident and improved her technique. Currently, she is in Europe and has been trying to surf regularly for over 1.5 months. Consistency is crucial for making progress.

Furthermore, Jacky has developed a true passion for the sport, and no other sport gives her the feeling that surfing does. So, it’s very likely that the topic will come up here more often, and you’ll learn more about surfing.