No, grew up at Palm Beach & swam in surf from a very young age, my Father taught me everything about the 'surf'.
I was, apparently, funny to watch when I got 'dumped'! I'd stand up, laugh my head off, & do it again! This went on for quite some time, my parents' told me when I was older. I just had no fear at all! Just loved the surf! So lucky having a childhood like that!