If we were to follow back the history of surfing, we should not be surprised to find its roots deep down Polynesian cultures where the community members were wave riders. The chief of the tribe was actually the best surfer of all, and his board was crafted from the greatest wood. According to the same…
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It is safe to say that if anyone visiting Hawaii ever wants to learn how to surf this is the place. There are many different places to take surf lessons while on the island of Maui. My favorite is located in the town of Lahaina. Lahaina is just a short drive from the Kanapali resort…
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Surfing wetsuits have come a long way getting better and better every day. If at the beginning of the wetsuits manufacturing industry they were mainly consisting of two pieces of clothing, things are pretty different nowadays. Very often suits that are purchased for other purposes such as scuba diving for instance, can also meet the…
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Waves are for surfing what notes are for a piece of music. What many people come to discover from experience is that there are several types of surfing waves, which makes the very practice of this sport a permanent challenge. Though categorizing is possible, it is nevertheless far from being exhaustive: this means that every…
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Barbados Surfing conditions are ideal for any level of surfer. Barbados is almost guaranteed to have surf somewhere on any given day of the year. Coral reefs practically encircle Barbados’ coastline giving the island the Caribbean’s most consistent surf conditions with swells all year round. You can find point breaks and reef breaks on the…
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A few months ago, a friend called to ask if I’d like to join her on a surfing lesson. Giving thought to my answer, two images flashed to mind. My thirty-nine year old battle weary body, attempting to hang five with a gaggle of bewildered foreign backpackers and pointing school kids. And more vividly, the…
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An important part of the Polynesian culture, Hawaii surfing used to be a privileged activity of the royalty in the old times. Living with the best waves all year round was a common fact in these islands, and the sport came to be made popular in the 1920s when it was brought to the public…
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For anyone interested in water sports along the American coasts, California surfing is more than rewarding. There are huge winter swells down the coast and lots of surfers riding the mountains to catch them at their full peak. Such a California surfing adventure could be the vacation of your life, so, get yourself a car…
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Want to learn to surf but don’t know where to start? Surfing lessons are all about taking your surfing to the next level regardless of how much experience — or lack thereof — you may have. It’s all about conquering fear, learning water safety, expanding your ocean and wave knowledge, and returning to the true…
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Have you ever had inkling to pick up surfing as a hobby? Or perhaps just try it once and put it on that list of yep, I’ve done that? Then the island of Oahu in Hawaii is the place to do that. Waikiki beach is the best place for beginners to learn to surf. You…
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