Hunter Biden rode was pictured testing out the waves on a beach in Malibu on Wednesday
He was coached by former professional surfer Strider Wasilewski, 49, who lives in the area
Hunter has been a keen surfer for several years, and spent a vacation with his cousin Caroline at Surf and Sand Beach Resort in Laguna Beach in 2018
The father of five appeared to be having a great time splashing in the waves and finding his footing
Hunter is preparing to make his professional art debut with a show at a New York City gallery in the fall
The art show has raised ethics concerns, with fears of people buying his $500,000 paintings in a bid to curry favor with the family