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History of surfing. 1858 illustration of "surf-riding" in Hawaii. The riding of waves has likely existed since humans began swimming in the ocean. In this sense, bodysurfing is the oldest type of wave-catching. Undoubtedly ancient sailors learned how to ride wave energy on many styles of early boats.
Surfing is a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer (or two in tandem surfing), uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of a moving wave of water, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found on ocean shores, but can also be found as standing waves in the open ...
Surfing in the United States is a popular hobby in coastal areas, and more recently due to the invention of wave pools, inland regions of the country. [ 1][ 2][ 3] It contributes to a lifestyle and culture in which millions participate and which millions more have an interest. [ 4] USA surfing is the governing body for the sport of surfing in ...
Benjamin's Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project keeps a sobering tally of what can go wrong on the water. More than 1,300 people have drowned in the Great Lakes since 2010, with 71 this year. Lake ...
18-year-old US surfer Caitlin Simmers made history on Friday, becoming the youngest-ever female surfing world champion after winning the World Surf League (WSL) finals.
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born to a minor noble family less than three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Sally Fitzgibbons (Aus) (1990– ) Multi ASP World Tour title-holder. John John Florence (Haw) (1992– ) Won the 2011 Vans World Cup of Surfing, the youngest winner. Jeremy Flores (1988– ) (Fra) 2007 WCT Rookie of the Year. Mark Foo (1958–1994) (Haw) Professional surfer. Died while surfing at Mavericks.
Billabong XXL Big Wave Award. Awarded $66,000; the highest prize ever awarded in the history of professional surfing [12][4] 64 feet (19.5 m) Mike Parsons. Jaws beach, Peʻahi. Wave was filmed by helicopter and used as the opening scene of the 2003 film Billabong Odyssey [12] 63 feet (19.2 m) Aaron Gold. Jaws beach, Peʻahi.