Make the most out of every breath with this one tip. Photo: Instagram @mark_visser Credit: Kieran Tunbridge @ktunbridge.
At this point, the Northern Hemisphere is well into winter and a very special winter at that. With one of the strongest El Niño’s on record, swell has been non-stop the past couple weeks from Waimea to Jaws to Todos Santos. With another purple blob looming in the North Pacific, it’s important to take a time-out to check in with your body and recognize your limits. Before you paddle out during the next batch of swell, run through a couple safety scenarios in your head, and be prepared for whatever the ocean might throw at you. Here’s one quick tip from big wave surfer Mark Visser to keep fresh in your memory.
