Surfing

📖 In short

Surfing is an exciting water sport where you stand on a long board and ride a wave as it moves toward the beach, sliding along with it fast. It needs balance, skill, courage and a good knowledge of the sea.

🤩 Did you know?

There are many recognized kinds of surfing.
Some professionals ride giant waves taller than a building!
Surfing became an Olympic sport at the Tokyo Games.
In cold water surfers wear rubber wetsuits to keep warm.

🔎 Find out more

🌟 Waiting for a wave

The surfer lies on their board and paddles out to sea with their hands, then waits for a good wave. When it comes, they paddle fast, then jump up to stand on the board.

🔍 From Hawaii

Surfing began on the islands of the Pacific, especially Hawaii, hundreds of years ago. Boards used to be heavy and made of wood.

💡 Different boards

Long boards are easier for beginners because they're steadier, and short boards are lighter and faster, used by professionals for quick moves. The surfer ties the board to their foot with a cord so they don't lose it.