Chapter 1: Staying Afloat
Don't get too close to the surface, it's just a distraction. The real action is underwater.
Read: Diving for Beginners
Chapter 2: Riding the Wave
Timing is everything. Wait for the wave, don't get caught in the undertow.
Chapter 3: Dealing with the Currents
Currents are like in-laws. You can't always predict them, but you can learn to live with them.