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Surfing is travelling along the sea on a specially made board, surfing is classed as an extreme sport due to the nature of travelling on or under huge waves and breakers.
Popularity
A very popular sport having been around for 100's of years. This is used as a pleasure on the beach or world class competitions.
Location
In the UK two of the most famous places for surfing are Newquay and Bude in Cornwall as waves roll in from the Atlantic but any good beach with waves and breakers.
Age
Children start from a young age under adult supervision however this is usually on a belly boards this involves lying down belly down on a board, there is no upper age limit.
Ability
You will need to be an able swimmer and have a good sense of balance.
Description
Surfing dates back to the earliest record of AD 400 in Hawaii but nobody knows exactly where,when or why this activity started. In 1821 missionaries arrived in Hawaii from Scotland and Germany and wiped out many of the Hawaiian traditions though local people still crafted boards from local wood. In the early 20th century Waikiki Hawaiians revived the sport and it soon entered America. A character called Gidget a surfing character created in the U.S transformed the popularity of surfing.
Dedication
There are many rules to surfing and you need a good knowledge of the sea and it's conditions, to carry out this sport safely and successfully you will need 100% dedication.
Potential
Potential to just have fun though there are many competitions around the world offering prizes and trophies, there is also the possibility for the best to compete at Olympic Level.
Closely
Related Activities
Water Skiing Wind Surfing.
Further
Reading
Check out the Internet, Library and newsagents for further reading on surfing.
Cost
There are many suppliers and producers of boards, look on the Internet or telephone books for a supplier near you for up to date prices, you will also require a wet suit, check out sports and water sports suppliers for fitting and cost.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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