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The surfing moments that stand out in memory forever

It is barely enough. I have been surfing – the mystic and ultra-cool and slightly absurd art of riding waves standing up on a board – for more than half my life. Yet it will never be the full,… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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The world’s first surf atlas for kids

“Hubi’s Surf Atlas: Part One” is not just any book. It is the world’s first surf atlas for kids, a must-own for surfer parents and ocean-loving relatives looking to share their passion. Could this be the next greatest surf classic? Probably. At least, it scores a Perfect 10 for getting youth and the young at […]

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Bill Delaney, director of "Free Ride," dies aged 72

Bill Delaney, the man who sculpted “Free Ride” and inspired future generations of surfers, passed away. William Delaney was born in Santa Barbara, California, in 1946. He started surfing in 1962 and witnessed the sport’s evolution in Southern California before it spread to the rest of the world. Three years after riding his first waves, […]

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"Board," the book for those who dream of learning to surf

Are you fast approaching middle age? Have you dreamed of learning to surf? David Flanagan has a wonderful story of hope and freedom for you in his latest book “Board.” Anyone can learn how to stand on a surfboard and ride a wave. Surfing has nothing to do with age, gender, or origin. It is […]

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What do surfing and politics have in common?

What do surfing and politics have in common? Scott Laderman, author of “Empire in Waves: A Political History of Surfing,” is about to shock a few naive souls. Surfing is more than just a sport. The activity of riding waves is widely known for its broad spectrum of influence. As we know, surfing has been […]

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How do surfers perceive time in the barrel

Time dilation and the irrelevance of the awareness of time are the core themes behind the surfers’ tube riding experience. “Time Barrel: How Do Surfers Experience Time in the Barrel” is probably one of the most exciting surf books ever written. Cynthia M. Peterson, who holds a PhD in Psychology, decided to study time perception […]

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Fine-tuning "The Surfer’s Mind"

“The Surfer’s Mind” is a book about learning to master our mind for peak performance in surfing and life. Richard Bennett is a leading specialist in the field of surf psychology. He was the first psychologist to travel globally on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour – between 2000 and 2003 – pioneering surf […]

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