Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer www.surfbasis.com    In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Clancy Dawson ( @clancydawson ), one of the coaches at @surfingaus who’s focused on preparing elite Australian surfers for the world stage. We dive deep into the importance of training in the gym, getting paddle fit, ways to improve your cutback, and more importantly, how to stop caring about what other people think and start focusing on improving your techniques.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Embracing Failure in Surfing 06:02 Innovative Training Techniques for Surfers 14:53 The Role of Gymnastics in Surf Training 12:06 Balancing Strength and Surfing 15:04 Preparing for Surf Trips and Competitions 16:24 Training Power Surfing in the Gym 25:26 The Importance of Paddling in Surfing 33:20 Mental Aspects of Surfing and Paddling 39:25 Tactical Approaches to Competitive Surfing 46:02 Intention and Focus in Surfing 50:10 Dream Waves and Ideal Surfboards   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more!   Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook