A long time ago I was a surfing instructor.

A pretty cr@p one, but it was a good way to spend all day on the beach and meet a lot of barely clothed young ladies.

Now I fly aircraft for a hobby, so I suppose I validate your theory.

What you really need is a floatplane. Imagine landing outside the break and saving all that tedious scratching out.

If there are kindred sports I’d suggest motorcycling and flying are more closely linked.

Moggy