Top Surfing Destinations
The Surfboard
What was once a ritualistic, spiritual experience for the early Hawaiians and Polynesians in the construction of their surfboards has now become a multi-billion dollar industry with technologically advanced materials, sponsorships and celebrity. The surfboard has gone through as many changes as the culture of surfing progresses. The ancient Hawaiians constructed either Olo (boards reserved for chiefs and royalty) and Alaia (rode by commoners) out of wood from the Ula, Wili Wili or Koa trees. The construction of these boards was ceremonial and utmost respect was given to board makers.
Great Women Surfers
In Polynesian times of the early 1600s, men, women and children would surf the Hawaiian waves together in harmony. Although there were males who were dominant in the sport, many women were also prominent. The Hawaiians looked at the sport in an egalitarian fashion, with equal opportunity for excellence and skill.
Top Surfing Destinations
Hawaii is the original home of surfing. The Polynesians began the sacred ritualistic sport here more than 500 years ago. Today, Hawaii is home to most of the Big Wave surfing and some of the most coveted breaks exist in this island paradise.
Will Kelly Slater Go for Ten
Will Kelly Slater continue his surfing career and go for his ninth and then tenth world title?
Learn to Surf, Lesson 12: Surfing Etiquette
Discover how to: Act and respect other surfers in the ocean *The rules regarding dropping in and snaking * Paddling Out and getting out of the way of other surfers
Shralp Surf! #25
Foster’s ASP World Tour: Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, Feb 26 - March 11, Snapper Rocks, Australia. Music: 3 Legged Dog, Frozen Summer ( music.podshow.com ). Intermission: Surfer: Francois Liets filmed by Daz. Music: The Trip, skizzo-franick.com. Jason Apparicio Interview
Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Surf Jam 2006
The Surfrider Foundation and Propaganda Headquarters announced today that their wildly successful Celebrity Surf Jam will once again be returning to the world famous Huntington Beach Pier on June 10th, 2006. This thrilling and one-of-a-kind event brings together a host of stars from the world of music, entertainment and sports, to compete alongside the world’s top professional surfers and Surfrider Foundation volunteers from across the county.
Surfrider Foundation: PSA
Coastal activist Benn Martenson created a short video ad for Surfrider Foundation.
Surfrider Ocean Initaitive 2007
March 23-25 are the dates of Surfrider’s global beach cleanup called the Ocean Initiative. Created and managed by Surfrider Europe, this is the 12th year that thousands of volunteers will gather to clean their beaches around the world. Check out www.initiativesoceanes.org