ASP World Tour
Features photo archive, events calendar, news and surfer profiles with desktop wallpapers available to download. From the Association of Surfing Professionals.
Boreriders
The Severn Bore Riders Club describes its activities. Includes videos and details about the Mascaret, Pororoca, Severn, and Turnagain bores.
Wikipedia: Surfing
Article describing the history of surfing. Includes an explanation of waves and lists of popular surfing areas, movies, brands and famous surfers.
A Short Tutorial on a Long Subject
Advice and suggestions on equipment, paddling out, catching a wave and rules.
BBC: The Dos and Don'ts of Surfing
Advice from surfers for novices. Includes explanations of surfing jargon.
Learning to Surf
A detailed guide including preparation, style, contest surfing and flashy maneuvers. By Bruce "Snake" Gabrielson.
BBC Cornwall: Surfing and Extreme Sports
Provides news and features including surf conditions and beach guide.
BBC: Surf Safety
Features tips from one of Britain's top coaches and includes five basic rules for safe surfing.
Some Basic Points For Beginners
Basic information on techniques and equipment from the British Surfing Association.
Santa Barbara Surf Guide
A guide for visitors with equipment, fitness and technique tips.
Surfing For Life: From Polynesia, With Love
Provides a history of surfing from Captain Cook to the present. Includes illustrations and photographs.
California Surfing History
An autobiographical account of the Johnny "Smokehouse Kid" Gates Story. From the California Surf Museum.
Ten Minutes To The Secret Of Surfing
Answers to frequently-asked questions, including illustrated explanations of rideable waves and board positioning.
Wavejammer's Beginners Guide to Surfboards
Article describing how to choose your first board. Includes a glossary and tips for buying a used board.
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