Yeah... When you hear some one yealling "go go go..." and then gigling they are trying to get you rolled.
Standard advice about working on paddling first paddling is good. There is a lot to say for building that stamina.
An off beat piece of advice I was given was that it is not a bad thing to pearl (nose under when you take off). It is easier to trim back over time than to stall out all the time and slowly dial that down.
Other tips..
You will get hit with a board. You will probably bleed... don't worry about it.
You may throw up if you go out on a really big day.
If you are in cali... take a hot shower or hit the hot tub after surfinhg. After the cold water your blood vessels will relax. The endorphines will be flowing (read as natural high)... you will feel euphoric and light headed. One of the great feelings. That is the stoke.
