beginner

"The key things that you'd need to enjoy are moving around a lot and looking a bit funny," Sam advises aspiring beginners.

Skill level: Geared toward beginner and intermediate walkers, although some walks can be more challenging if the group is willing, Murillo said.

For Tom Anderson, founder of Tom Anderson Guitarworks, who’s been a mentor and “second father” to Blackwell for 22 years, watching him go from a beginner to a skillful craftsman isn’t a surprise.

According to the North Shore Ohana School of Surfing, waves can reach 2 to 4 feet high in beginner spots during the summer and up to 8 feet in the winter.

In The New Yorker, Helen Rosner said that Blanca "is not for beginners," referencing the "flavors that are strong, unexpected and occasionally disorienting."