How To: Log A Surf Session

In this tutorial: Learn how to record a surf session through the Surf Journal App.

Requirements:

1. Download the app: Surf Journal App for iOS
2. Create an account
3. Add a surfboard and surf break – Upon creating your account you will be asked to add your first surfboard and surf break.

Log A Session

To initiate a new session you have two options:

Option 1: From the Sessions Screen (Fastest)

Press the “+” button from the home screen (Sessions) to record a new surf session.

Option 2: From The Calendar (Best for Adding Past Sessions)

Step 1: Navigate to the calendar screen.

Step 2: Select the date for which you’d like to add a session.

Step 3: Click ‘Add New Session’

Enter Session Details

Step 1: Session Date & Time

Select the date of your session. If the date isn’t displayed in the quick-pick section, click the calendar to find the date of your session.

Start Time – Approximate time you started your session.

End Time – Approximate time you finished your session.

Note: Times are only available in increments of 15 minutes.

Step 2: Select Surf Break

Your surf breaks will be listed in order of proximity to your current location. You can add a new break by scrolling to the ‘Add A Break’ option at the top of the list.

Tip: You can manage your breaks from the Settings screen.

Step 3: Select Surf Board

Choose a board from your list of boards. Select ‘Add A Board’ if you need to add another board.

Tip: You can manage your boards from the Settings screen.

Step 4: Rate Your Session

Use the slider bar to add your rating for the surf session.

Options range:

• Terrible
• Not Great
• Fun
• Super Fun
• Epic

Step 5: Add Photos (Optional)

Add up to 3 photos by clicking on the “+” button.

• Select multiple photos from your library using the ‘select’ option (limit is 3)
• Remove a photo after adding it by selecting the “x” in the top right corner of the image

Step 6: Add Notes (Optional)

Select the ‘Add Notes’ button to add notes.

Type your notes in the text box and select “Done” when finished.

Step 7: Log it!

Select the ‘Log it!’ button to save your session.

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After logging your session explore the other tabs to check your Surf Stats, Surf Map, and Surf Calendar.