I love the commitment and intensity needed to power through wave after wave until I thread my way through the surf zone and sit in the rolling swells beyond, basking in the adrenaline bath.

Reboarding is the most important rough water technique. It is a requirement for safe exploration of challenging conditions. Once the mental fear of falling out of the boat is overcome, reboarding itself isn’t that hard – the key is control.

For coastal, the catch is essentially the same as in flat-water. But there are a few nuances to really getting coastal catches down, and in a lot of ways, the catch is the most important and elusive moment when the water kicks up.

Here are a few tips to make your drive smooth when the waves kick up. When your boat is bouncing up, down and all around, there are a few key points to keep in mind.