Have you ever been surfing?
I have never been surfing. I know it is a water sport where the surfer rides the wave. Do you surf?
No, I do not. What else do you know about surfing?
Well, believe it or not, surfing has been around since humans began to swim in the oceans. lol
Thats a long time ago.
Yes it is! Body surfing is the oldest type of riding the waves.
Its hard to imagine a cave man body surfing.
Lol that is so true! I bet the cave man looked very cool though. Standing up on surfboards was developed by the Polynesians.
I had no idea the Polynesians's surfed.
of the board to improve directional stability, and numerous improvements in materials and shape.
Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of fiberglass cloth, and polyester or epoxy resin. The result is a light and strong surfboard that is buoyant and maneuverable. The Polystyrene surfboard was invented by Reginald Sainsbury of Wilcove, Torpoint in the early 1960s whilst working for the Poron Insulation company, Millbrook, Cornwall who were looking to expand into the leisure industry. Recent developments in surfboard technology have included the use of
Palisades.
Kathy still surfs annually to benefit a cancer charity. She was named No. 7 in "Surfer Magazine"'s 25 Most Influential People in Surfing.
Kohner-Zuckerman is a 2011 inductee into the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, California in the Woman of the Year category.
Quotes.
"You know, it's overwhelming, and I'm really touched. All I did was surf a little and tell my story."
"I don't have the confidence I had