Surfing | Activities Guide

How Waves Behave

One of the most important aspects of learning to surf is getting familiar with how the water and land interact. Waves swell and crash because of a complex interaction between the wind over the surface, the shape of the ocean underneath, nearby outcroppings and gravity.

Surf Boards

Surf Boards are solid platforms that are used in surfing. Most surf boards are light in weight yet are strong enough to hold a person. The surf board was first created in Hawaii and was constructed from local trees.

Choosing a Surfboard

Surfboards come in such a variety today that no one's garage could hold even one sample of every type. But out of the variety of choices, one is right for you.

Longboard Surfing

Longboard surfing is both the oldest style of surfing and the best way for beginners to learn how to surf. To begin, it’s important to choose the correct board for your body. Longboards vary in size from 8 to 14 feet in length and are wider than shortboards.

Surfboard Wax

Applying surfboard wax to your board isn't mandatory, but it sure helps. The surface of a board is slippery to begin with. Put it in the water and the friction decreases enough that you are now engaged in a different sport - Olympic Falling Off.

Kite Surfing

Kite surfing is very much similar to the old fashioned water skiing. With kite surfing though, a boat is not the manner of propulsion, it's the wind. With water skiing the hazards are few in numbers but with kite surfing the hazards can affect anyone on the beach or on and in the water.

Windsurfing

Starting Out Windsurfing - What You Need For Windsurfing. Before you begin windsurfing, be sure you have the equipment needed. The two main pieces of equipment are a board and the rig. The board is the portion that you stand on that is similar to a surfboard.

Surf Clothing

Today's Surf Clothing - Surfing has changed little over the years , but surf clothing has. No longer will jean cutoffs,old tee shirts and rubber thongs be acceptable.