Hi, let's talk about surfing. Have you ever surfed before?
I have never been surfing but I have always wanted to learn!
Well surfing began with the Polynesians, which is why it is so popular in Hawaii.
That makes sense! How long have humans been surfing?
Well it's most likely existed ever since humans began swimming in the ocean!
Woah that must be a long time! No wonder some people are so good.
Yes, surfing is regarded as an art in Hawaii, known as he'e 'ana, so some people take it very seriously!
I'm sure they do! I live in Texas is there any places in Texas known for surfing?
Surfing
Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or face of a moving wave, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves created in artificial wave pools.
The term "surfing"
used in standup surfing. Ever since the sixth-century CE the ancient Hawaiians have used solid wooden boards when practicing their ancient art of Hoe he'e nalu. Surfing was brought to the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesians and has since become popular worldwide. The ancient boards were carved and fashioned out of solid wood, reaching lengths of long and weighing as much as 70 kg. Both men and women, royalty and commoners surfed. But the longest of boards (the Olo) was reserved for royalty. During the 19th century,