If you have never surfed - surfing ain't easy... it's a balance thing... mostly. But it is also VERY physical - even paddling out is harder than you imagine and requires muscles that you probably, like me, have not used in a while (or ever). Thank goodness you are in the qualified hands of Kele - the Zen Master of the wobbly board upon the wavy waters. With endless patience and a good amount of humor and charm he resists heroically to poke fun at the utmost of pale white incompetence. Well done Kele - well done ;) It is an experience not to be missed and a most honorable mention batch checked of the old bucket list.