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Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks share an incredibly rich surfing history. Virginia Beach is home to major surfing institutions so iconic and long lasting they are simply referred to as "ECSC," "WRV" and "17th Street." Of course, the Outer Banks has the consistent waves. The barrels. The lighthouse. Its beaches have been the setting for iconic moments in the history of the Eastern Surfing Association. Local surfing historian Tony Lillis chronicles...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A companion to Nat Youngs legendary History of Surfing - the biggest-selling surfing book ever - this groundbreaking documentary presents the history of surfing in Australia from its origins in 1915, through its development with wooden boards, the Malibu revolution of the 50s and 60s, the shortboard revolution of the 70s and into the radical 80s. Written, directed and narrated by Nat Young, a four-time World Champion who was integral to surfings evolution...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A definitive K-12 of surfing in Australia, Bombora tells the story of Australian beach culture through our surfing champions, writers, pioneers, entrepreneurs, mavericks, legends, drop-outs and drop-ins. The two-part series follows the rise of surfing and its culture in Australia, using archival footage and classic Australian music to illustrate its growing importance in Australian society in the 20th century and beyond. From the time we learnt to...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Takes us to a place of almost mythic power and tells a story that unfolds like a long ride on a killer wave... compellingly written." -- Sebastian Junger, New York Times -- bestselling author Rising from the depths of the North Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just fifteen feet below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive)...
6) Storm surfer
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Even though they know better, Abby, Sara, and Jill decide to try surfing with a hurricane approaching and must rely on someone else to help them.
7) Pig kahuna
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fergus is afraid to go in the water, but he and his baby brother Dink find a surfboard while collecting treasures along the seashore.
8) Surf's up
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Cody Maverick, a penguin surfer in Shiverpool, has his confidence shaken when he travels to Pen Gu Island to participate in the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off and is challenged by champion Tank Evans. Includes special features.
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Language
English
Description
Presenting the newest film from the family that made surf-film history, (Bruce Brown, Endless Summer, Dana Brown, Step into Liquid) Wes Brown and T.J. Barrack take us on-location to the beautiful waters of Peru where surfing is a way of life. This surf odyssey fuses culture and electrifying surf footage.
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Language
English
Description
This ground breaking action-packed documentary takes you back to the winter of 1975 in Hawaii -a dramatic moment in history when a group of young South African and Australian surfers sacrificed everything. They put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. A powerhouse film, the spell-binding action footage and fascinating subjects make Bustin'...
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Language
English
Description
Essential Surfing is the standard reference on surfboard design and equipment. Detailed breakdowns and direct correlations between surfboard design features and surfing performance explain what, why and how surfboard design features influence the surfer's ride. In depth surfboard design information was compiled over decades of research testing board designs in various wave types and sizes with experienced surfers, surfboard design professionals and...
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Language
English
Description
Surfing, Jack London remarked, is "a royal sport for the natural kings of earth." The greatest of those natural kings grant readers an audience in this glorious celebration of the world's best surfers. Part exquisite picture book and travelogue to the top of the world, part biography and reference guidebook, Legends of Surfing profiles one hundred great surfers, men and women, from throughout the world. In life stories, and in exclusive interviews--which...
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English
Description
Whether you're a beginner trying to get started or an experienced surfer looking to take it to the next level,The Surfing Handbookgives you the tips you need to maximize your performance on the water, with guidance on training and conditioning, technique and style, safety and etiquette, and gear. Written by veteran pro surfing journalist Ben Marcus, this guide is illustrated with instructional photos and drawings, providing step-by-step instructions,...
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English
Description
The history of the surfboard is one of innovation---innovation that has in turn shaped the sport of surfing. The Surfboard follows this history, from the first "wave-riding" redwood planks crafted by ancient Hawaiians to the vacuum-sealed, lightweight, "plastic fantastic" technological marvels of today.Beautifully illustrated with historical prints and engravings, as well as the latest surf photography and detailed closeups, this book documents the...
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Language
English
Description
The most most detailed, most current and best selling surf guide to Costa Rica, now includes Central America's new surfing hot spot, Nicaragua. Features over 100 breaks on both coasts and over 100 hotels nearest the breaks. Includes a helpful Tips section including What to Pack and how to pack surfboards, plus map illustrations for major surf regions with helpful driving directions. Not a coffee table picture book or pocket guide. This is a comprehensive,...
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