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Orewa Beach has proven to be the perfect playground for young kids wanting to grow their confidence in the ocean, according to kiwi surfer Daniel Kereopa.
Daniel has been teaching youngsters to surf at Orewa Beach since 2015.
“In the beginning, people questioned why I started a surf school at Orewa because of how small the waves are there, but I found that I could teach more by having the waves calm and safe,” Daniel says.
He says teaching the actual board riding is the easy part.
“The hard part is getting the kids used to surviving under water as well as on the water,” he says. “As gentle as Orewa Beach is, it is still frightening for some kids, as they need to get used to moving water.”
Daniel says it’s been a fun journey starting kids surfing at five years of age and witnessing their growth in the sport.
