Betty Belts Surfer Mary Osborne has some good advice for those who want to start surfing.

She is well qualified to as author of the book Surfer Sister.

Here is a blog she wrote as an introduction for those interested in the world of surfing.
http://www.examiner.com/x-2148-LA-Surfing-Examiner~y2009m1d19-Do-you-want-to-start-surfing

It’s truly amazing how surfing changed my own life. Connecting with the vast and mysterious ocean almost every day is something I would not trade for anything now. My Betty B. Shop (and Headquarters) is located just four blocks from the beach and I can even see the ocean from here.

I love it.
Sunset Session