This stunningly illustrated volume provides readers with a unique insight into this fascinating and increasingly popular past-time as well as expert information and advice on how to become a great surfer.Divided into three sections for easy reference, "Surfing" begins with an introduction to the origins of surfing and a guide to the equipment, preparation and basic techniques youll need to get started. The second part provides readers with more advanced surfing techniques and a number of tips and tricks to improve your skills.This final section presents important information covering everything from weather and travel to "surf talk." Last but not least it offers a guide to the best surfing locations in and around Europe, the USA and Hawaii, Australia, the South Pacific, and Mexico.
