Julieta shows today’s student, Zhao He from China’s Xibei, the leash trick. When carrying a surfboard, it is best to pick up the slack of the leash with your hand that is holding the surfboard. If you don’t, the potential to trip over your leash is great, leaving you looking like a fool. Surfing Hainan wants you to surf well, and look good doing so!

Zhao He gets up

Jeff checks the remaining swell

For knee-high waves that roll in but don’t break until they hit the shore, an SUP is the way to go