How to Surf: Surfing Lessons / Nancy Emerson / Oahu Hawaii / Gold Coast Australia

Grabbing your rails
Grab the rails on either side of your board, between your lower waist and chest. Any further forward this will create problems for you going thru the waves and catching a wave. If you have a problem pearling when you take off, just move your hands down towards your lower waist and you will find an major difference in your take offs!

Nancy's Edge to What's Happening

The Melanie Bartels Story - Interview with Melanie, sponsor Hawaiian Princess Kawaananakoa & competition update

Hawaiian Princess Supports ASP Women’s World Tour Surfer Melanie Bartels to make a huge statement and win’s 2nd place in the 2009 Roxy Pro at Snappers Rocks, Australia.

Going back to last year, WCT professional pro surfer Melanie Bartels was having a struggle financially to make the events. In fact Ms. Bartels only was able to attend six events out of eight due to Ms. Bartels major sponsor dropping her, other WCT and WQS surfers at the end of 2007. The surfing sponsors were starting to prepare for what would hit many businesses to come, as they felt the financial bumps... more info on The Melanie Bartels Story

Stand-up paddling in California & meeting sea lions and golden seals Side

September is always a lovely time of year to visit my first home of the southern California coast, when the islands are waiting for winter and the Gold Coast of Australia has those spring northerlies. The southern California coast has lots more marine animals than one might think. On my second day of taking Mary Lou for another SUP cruise; we took the track on the outer line cruising the outside break wall....more info on stand-up paddling in California

Stand-Up Paddle Surfing in Hawaii

Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Fest, Hawaii, Waikiki

The Ladies Surf in Style in this year’s Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest Stand-Up Paddle Surfing held August 22nd and 23rd at Queens surf spot in Waikiki. C4 Waterman, Honolua Surf and Blue Planet hosted the Stand-Up events for the men, children (juniors) and women. The sport has grown leaps and bounds. This year’s event had 80 SUP surfers... more info on stand-up paddle surfing

All Girlfriend Getaways and Aloha Surf Clinics with Nancy Emerson

Dream.......Girlfriend Getaways

Hanging out with girl friends is always great fun.  Just think of being in the Hawaiian Islands with your girlfriends and meet new friends. Play in and around the warm Moana (ocean) paradise. Just think you and a few friends can fly to Oahu, Hawaii for the weekend or even extend your trip for the week and... more info on Girlfriend Getaways