Surfing

Surfing

Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.

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Grommet

Sports; Surfing

A young surfer generally less than 16 years of age.

Grom

Sports; Surfing

A young surfer generally less than 16 years of age.

Off-the-lip

Sports; Surfing

An advanced move when a surfer turns the surfboard up to meet the lip of the wave as it is coming down. Similar to "hitting the lip".

Tropical storm watch

Sports; Surfing

An announcement for specific coastal areas that tropical storm conditions are possible within 36 hours.

Air

Sports; Surfing

An advanced surfing manoeuver where the surfer and board leave the surface of the wave.

Carve

Sports; Surfing

The classic surfing manoeuver, carving is basically what turning on a wave is called. Carve is also a surfing magazine found in Europe.

Take-off

Sports; Surfing

The beginning of a ride when the surfer paddles for a wave, and then pushes his/her body up to a standing position before he drops into the wave. The take-off is crucial for a successful ride as it ...