Going left!
Ahh, to be a goofy footer on the Gulf Coast! We are coming up on that time of year where the predictable east winds will open up a playground for those who enjoy going left.. On the other hand, if you are a regular footer and happen to be a little bit timid on going backside(left), there are two ways of looking at it: either with dread or optimism. Of course, for most regular footers going frontside(right) is where we feel more comfortable, but is staying in your comfort zone going to make you a more well rounded surfer? This fall/ winter might be the perfect time to open up your arms and welcome in those drifty sessions and view them more as opportunities to improve your surfing rather than it being a thorn in your side. I know, it can be a little daunting, but the more time you put in the water challenging yourself, the higher the chances are that it'll get better and feel more natural.
See ya down the beach!
Here is one of our resident goofy-footers, Henry Bonar, enjoying a typical easterly wind swell with more days just like this on the horizon.
Photos - @shellfilm