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Introduction to Surfing

Surfing is a water sport where riders stand on a board to ride waves.

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History & Origin

  • Ancient Polynesians surfed as early as 400 AD for fishing and recreation.
  • Captain Cook documented surfing in Hawaii in the late 1700s.
  • Modern surfing revived in early 1900s by Duke Kahanamoku, Olympic swimmer.
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Essential Equipment

  • Surfboards: range from 5'6" shortboards to 9'+ longboards, made of foam/fiberglass.
  • Wetsuits: 3mm-5mm thickness depending on water temperature.
  • Leash: attaches board to ankle, wax: provides grip, fins: for stability.
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Technique & Safety

  • Basic stance: feet shoulder-width, knees bent, arms for balance.
  • Always surf with a buddy and check weather/current conditions.
  • Respect surf etiquette: right of way goes to closest to peak.
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Fun Facts & Records

  • Largest wave surfed: 86 ft by Sebastian Steudtner (2022 record).
  • Longest ride: 3h55m by Gary Saavedra on a river wave in Panama.
  • Oldest surfer: Woody Brown surfed into his late 80s.
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