General
paddle out
What does paddle out mean?
To lie on the board and paddle from the beach out through the breaking waves to reach the lineup.
"It took a solid ten-minute paddle out through the sets."
Origin
Basic surf term for 'paddling out' to the waves. A 'paddle-out' also means a memorial gathering in the water.
Frequently asked questions
What does paddle out mean in surfing?
It means lying on your board and paddling from the beach out through the breaking waves to reach the lineup where surfers wait for waves.
What is a paddle-out ceremony?
It is a surfing memorial where people paddle out together and form a circle in the water to honour someone who has died.
Why is paddling out hard?
You have to push through incoming waves and whitewater, which can take many minutes on a big day.
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