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Surfing

Surfing is a surface water sport in which a person rides on a moving wave on a surf board.

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An Overview of Surfing

There are different variations of surfing including paddle boarding, body boarding, long boarding and short boarding.

Benefits

  • Strengthen & Tone Muscles. Surfing is an excellent total body workout.
  • Burn Calories in a Fun Way.
  • Sleep Better.
  • Better Balance & Flexibility.
  • Healthy Skin & Hair.
  • Deal with Stress & Get Rid of Tension.
  • Improve Confidence

Involvement

Use local activity finders or try and identify if a local/regional facility offers this activity. It is also worth looking at the National Governing Body website for opportunities.

Adaptations and Equipment

  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Surfboard leash

Facts

The world record for the longest ride is 3 hours 55 minutes by surfer Gary Saavedra in 2011 when he rode the wave of a speed boat.

National Governing Bodies

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