Surf Advice from Kuio Young and Garazi Sánchez

This month's podcast conversations explored the intersection of joy, physicality, and self-expression in surfing, reminding us that the best surfers never stop learning. Garazi Sánchez, two-time Spanish national champion from the Basque Country, shared how stepping away from competition and embracing twin fins reignited her love for surfing, and why foundational skills like paddling, positioning, and pop-up are the real game changers for surfers at any level. Kuio Young, competitive surfer and coach to CT surfers like Carlos Muñoz, broke down how board choice, paddling, and reading the ocean form the backbone of great surfing, and why reconnecting with the pure joy of riding waves is what ultimately unlocks your best surfing. Here's a quick recap of our podcasts this month

• Learning the Details and Big Picture of Surfing w/ Kuio Young
• Lessons from Competitive to Creative Surfing w/ Garazi Sánchez

Check out the podcast video below along with some of our favorite tips from our guest.

“Surfing, we're not getting the same section over and over again. It's important to see the cues of what we want to look for, but at the same time, not hyperfixate on one thing to the point where we ignore everything else that is going to help us enjoy our surfing or progress overall.”

“What is going to allow you as a surfer to open up and show people what you want without feeling bogged down by pressure or stress or outside factors in your life that you can't control? And what can we do to help you just do your best surfing?”

- Kuio Young

“I felt more like I have to do what I like, even if going just down the line. So it was more finding this kind of joy, and to fall in love with this kind of new experience of being more expressive for my way of surfing. I think it's really more artistic.”

“The more you help your body be healthy, be flexible, be strong, the more your body will do it on a wave and the more hours you will be on the water.”

- Garazi Sánchez

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