I’m sure plenty of people address the issues with surfing. Most commonly the ability to battle while surfing on what could easily be a tiny little goldfish in the middle of the ocean. Not many address the fact that going in and out of the water constantly without at least taking off your coat or shoes is probably not the healthiest way to traverse the wilderness.
also why can none of these children swim?
So how did PT get across?
He probably remembered they have a flying type with them or something.