The morning beach was still bright as we carried our boards to the water for the first time. My heart was pounding, but the instructors beside me smiled calmly.

“Relax, just enjoy the waves,” they said.

The first wave came. I paddled with all my strength. “Now!” the instructor shouted.

I stood up… wobbled… almost fell… then splash! I fell into the water. Everyone laughed—including me.

We tried again. The next wave came. This time I stood a little longer. The wind hit my face, the board glided, and the instructors cheered from behind.

Only a few seconds, but it felt like flying.
From that one small wave, I knew—I’d get hooked on surfing 😄🌊