I played in the water , and tried to ride the waves . I ' m not sure if that 's the right phrase to describe trying to sit on the wave , and ride it as it crashes onto the shore . There was a slight undertow , and so it was a bit scary . and i went under and got salt water in my mouth and nose .

Give answer the following question using evidence from the above passage: What was I doing when I got the salt water in my nose and mouth ?
I was attempting to surf in the ocean without really knowing how .