It's not uncommon to hear an experienced surfer say that "surfing is more than a sport, it's a lifestyle" and it didn't really mean anything to me at first, but I admit that now I understand better and I'm going to try to explain the meaning behind this expression.
As with any activity that humans do, there comes a time when we want to socialize with other members of our community. We all need to feel seen and understood, and that's what a community can help us accomplish. Plus, it's convenient to have friends who share the same interests and values as us, and we can turn to them if we have questions, or simply to spend quality time.
It can be intimidating to start a new sport, but by being open and kind, you quickly realize that people are too! In fact, the other blog posts can help you improve your knowledge on a range of surfing-related topics to help you find your way around more easily.
Even though there is no ocean to surf nearby, the surf community in Montreal is very present. There are several ways to meet other surfers in town, the first being to take your board out and go to Vague à Guy or Habitat67 for a river surfing session. For a first time, it is better to take an introductory lesson with KSF. Then, by dint of returning, we often meet the same people, and it is the beginning of surfing friendships! After a surfing session, to recharge our batteries, it is at Après-Soleil that it happens. Otherwise, there is always the Oasis Surf at dix-30 with the Turf restaurant-bar to satisfy our desires for surfing and the tropics.
To stay up to date with events organized by the surfing community, there is the Vague à Guy Facebook group where all the news related to surfing in Quebec is announced, including the Olympics, the Vague à Guy classic, etc.
