how to visit the beach

Probably one of the most important and least understood aspects of enjoying the beach is what happens with your feet, so it is vital to remove your shoes before stepping onto the sand. 

Once you have stepped on the sand....congratulations - you are now at the beach. Move quickly but calmly towards the water. Stop at a point where the incoming and outgoing water just covers your feet. The technical term for this part of the beach is [the] 'swash'. Then, as the water recedes after each wave, scrunch your toes and wiggle your feet from side to side so that your feet sink into the sand. 

That's enough! for now. Future episodes will cover: appropriate attire for the beach, entering the surf, how the beach brings new meaning to the humble sandwich, advanced beach lounging, and so forth.