Book description
How To Surf
is the comprehensive guide to learning how to surf in South Africa.
With all you need to know about the surfing lifestyle in SA, this book
gives you the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the ultimate
freedom of riding the ocean's waves. From understanding the weather and
how waves are created, to how they break and where, and what conditions
are best for beginners, through to beach safety and equipment, all the
important aspects of surfing are covered. There are detailed
step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions to the most
basic manoeuvres, such as standing up and carving, through to complex
ones such as vertical re-entries, tube riding, floaters and aerials.
Chapters on surfing history, types of surfboards, surf-travel and the
environment help make this the only book you need to start on your
exciting surfing adventure.
