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Surf Diva In 1998, Izzy Tihanyi, the owner of Surf Diva, taught my daughter and me how to surf. Three surprising things quickly followed. First, I was standing up on a wave at La Jolla Shores after only a few tries. Next, the photo of me on my first wave was published in the local Coast News. Finally, much to my de- light, surfing became a part of my life- style. A few


years ago, I even took up stand up paddleboarding (SUP), a sport suit- able for any age. I’ve referred other women to


Surf Diva, and they have also been thrilled with their experience. No matter your age, let Izzy show you how easy and fun surfing or SUP can be.


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The length, width and thickness of paddle boards determine their degree of maneuverability and gliding characteristics. At about 30 inches wide and four to five inches thick, beginner boards for use in flat water average 10’6’’ long and 25 pounds for females, 11’5” long and 28 pounds for males. Paddles are typically six to 10 inches taller than the paddler.


In any case, the activity remains mentally engaging because the standing position allows views in every direc- tion, including into the water. “It’s like walking on water. You really get to see what’s around you,” observes Shelly Strazis, a 43-year-old Long Beach resi- dent who began paddling after having multiple accident-related surgeries on her left knee and right shoulder. “It’s such a relaxing workout. I used to mountain bike, but I can’t do that with the kids,” explains Francine Adams, the mother of 5-year-old twins. “I’m afraid of waves and some ocean creatures, but these boards are so stable that it doesn’t matter.” After her first SUP outing with a moms’ group, this Orlando, Florida,


resident introduced her husband to the sport. Within three months, the couple had purchased their own equipment. They now paddle together with one of their twins on each of their boards. Ad- ams adds, “As part of our vacation plan- ning now, we scout locations where we can bring our boards.” Most likely, the Adams family will


be able to enjoy their boards almost anywhere in the country. SUP groups in locations as unlikely as Idaho and New Mexico can be found on Meetup. com. “No body of water is off limits for stand up paddling,” says Gavere, citing its biggest growth trends in the Rocky Mountains, where kayakers and white- water rafters are using inflatable boards on rivers and lakes; the Great Lakes, where people do yoga on boards on flat water; and Texas, where some folks fish from their boards or ride small Gulf of Mexico waves.


SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a con- tributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a freelance writer in Orlando, FL.


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