Surfing
Surfing is a sport where one stands on a board made of balsa wood, fiberglass, or polyurethane that is riding a wave of water while all the while trying to maintain the appropriate balance and form. Surfing first evolved from a religious ceremony that was held many years ago in Hawaii, where the first surfing club was eventually formed by the Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku. Today, the sport of surfing, in both its amateur and professional forms, is a popular activity along the coasts of Hawaii, California, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa and Puerto Rico. The International Council of Associations of Surfing oversees worldwide competition among professional surfers. This section features various articles on surfing.
Basics of Water Surfing
Water surfing is one of the most thrilling and exciting water sports, which has new experiences in store, every time one rides the waves. Here are some basics of water surfing, which beginners can use to avoid the initial hiccups faced in the early stages.
Surf Contests: Popular Surfing Competitions
There are scores of popular surfing competitions around the world these days and surf contests are a part of the billion-dollar surfing industry.
Learn How to Surf
Learning to surf requires some basic practice before entering on the beach. Some precautions are necessary to prevent undesired happenings.
The Popularity of Surfing
The popularity of surfing has exploded since it's humble beginnings bringing advances in equipment and more women into the water.
Surfing Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations around at the moment as more and more youngsters discover the great surf and beautiful scenery of it's Pacific coastline.
Local Trend is a Leap Too Far
Surfing: The arrival of surfing champions from around the world in Cornwall yesterday highlighted the dangerous local trend of "tombstoning" - jumping into the sea from cliffs.
Launch of Eco Surfboard Fails to Make Waves
Surfing: Newquay debut for alternative to toxic models as festival opens.
Lawyers Jump in As Cities Fight for Surf Title
Surfing: The dudes at Surfer magazine call it Moniker-gate. On one side is Huntington Beach in southern California, and on the other is the more lackadaisical city of Santa Cruz in northern California.
Early Bath for Surfers As World-class Wave Proves a Washout
Surfing world championship event cancelled as one of Europe's greatest surfing waves mysteriously disappears from waters off northern Spain.
It's behind you ...
Surfing: For the best surfers in the world size really does matter. That's why they are using satellites and hi-tech gear to scour the oceans in their quest for the ultimate thrill, the mother of all breakers, the 100ft wave. Their mission? To ride it without dying.
New wave breaks gender barrier
Women surfers are taking to the waves in unprecedented numbers in the US, challenging the predominantly male and sometimes macho culture of surfing.
Hawaii's Sunny Garcia One Day Away From World Surfing Crown
California-based surfers on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour have wished for the chance to take on the world at Lower Trestles
Hawaiian Joel Centeio Continues His Run
Hawaiian Joel Centeio Continues His Run As World's Hottest Young Surfer With Victory In Billabong Junior Pro
The popularity of surfing has exploded since it's humble beginnings bringing advances in equipment and more women into the water.
Surfing Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations around at the moment as more and more youngsters discover the great surf and beautiful scenery of it's Pacific coastline.
Local Trend is a Leap Too Far
Surfing: The arrival of surfing champions from around the world in Cornwall yesterday highlighted the dangerous local trend of "tombstoning" - jumping into the sea from cliffs.
Launch of Eco Surfboard Fails to Make Waves
Surfing: Newquay debut for alternative to toxic models as festival opens.
Lawyers Jump in As Cities Fight for Surf Title
Surfing: The dudes at Surfer magazine call it Moniker-gate. On one side is Huntington Beach in southern California, and on the other is the more lackadaisical city of Santa Cruz in northern California.
Early Bath for Surfers As World-class Wave Proves a Washout
Surfing world championship event cancelled as one of Europe's greatest surfing waves mysteriously disappears from waters off northern Spain.
It's behind you ...
Surfing: For the best surfers in the world size really does matter. That's why they are using satellites and hi-tech gear to scour the oceans in their quest for the ultimate thrill, the mother of all breakers, the 100ft wave. Their mission? To ride it without dying.
New wave breaks gender barrier
Women surfers are taking to the waves in unprecedented numbers in the US, challenging the predominantly male and sometimes macho culture of surfing.
Hawaii's Sunny Garcia One Day Away From World Surfing Crown
California-based surfers on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour have wished for the chance to take on the world at Lower Trestles
Hawaiian Joel Centeio Continues His Run
Hawaiian Joel Centeio Continues His Run As World's Hottest Young Surfer With Victory In Billabong Junior Pro