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How to Turtle Roll on a Surfboard

Seasoned surfers know that learning to turtle roll is crucial to conserving energy while paddling. It can also keep crashing waves from breaking overhead and slowing your progress. The sight of longboard surfers rolling over with their board bottoms facing up lends it name to "turtle" roll. The hardest part of the roll is perfecting the timing and keeping a… read more
Surfing Safety

A day ripping up waves can be an exhilarating workout for beginning and experienced surfers. It's not enough to just practice paddling and catching a wave. You also need a run-down of surfing safety to keep yourself safe, as well as those around you. Use common sense and protect yourself with the basics including sunscreen, a surf leash and common sense. read more
Kite Surfing Rules

Kite surfing is an extreme water sport that also is known as kite boarding. It involves a surfer attached to a board by the feet and holding on to a kite with strings. Surfers can control the way the kite moves by pulling on the strings in each hand. This changes the direction that the kite (and the surfer) move. read more
Hotels in Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Adrenaline junkies, beach bums and party animals from around the World unite, in Surfers Paradise, Queensland. Located on the famed Gold Coast, Surfers is one of the focal points of Australia's favorite playground. With 300 days of sunshine a year, pristine beaches and nonstop entertainment, there's never a dull moment in Surfers. From dawn till dusk, shop,… read more
Cheap Hotels on Australia's Gold Coast

Boasting 245 days of sunshine a year, the Gold Coast in Australia is an ideal holiday spot for families or couples. Highlights include exciting theme parks, world-class golf courses, lively nightlife and some of the world's most beautiful beaches. There are plenty of affordable hotels that keep you close to the action, while still leaving you a little extra… read more

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Surf Shorts for Women

Surf shorts, also called board shorts, can be worn on the beach, in the water and around town. They are worn by female surfers to prevent the waves from pulling at their bathing suit bottoms, plus board shorts provide coverage and prot… read more
What Do You Wear Under a Wetsuit?

The wetsuit is a neoprene outfit that insulates and keeps the body warm while submerged in the water. It is used by surfers, divers, kite boarders and other water sport enthusiasts. Neoprene also offers a little extra buoyancy. Wetsuit… read more
Review of Surfing Wetsuits

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A List of the Best Underwater Surfing Cameras

Surfers need a camera that's capable of taking a beating on the rough waters, easy to operate underwater and offers a range of underwater settings. The best choices include one that's ideal for beginners with easy modes and larger-size… read more
How Does a Wetsuit Work?

Wetsuits are worn by a wide variety of water sports enthusiasts, from scuba divers to surfers to para-sailors. That they are for keeping warm in cold water is widely known, but how they work is not. read more
Things to Do in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

Sitting in before the Pacific Ocean and within the shadows of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo bestow a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities awaiting discovery. Although these town amd beach side communitie… read more
List of Hotels in Waikiki

Outdoor lovers have plenty to do in Waikiki, Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. There's boating, fishing, snorkeling, para sailing, boating and fishing on the tons of beaches. Plus, the Ko'olau Mountains offers hiking and biking o… read more
New Zealand Surfing History

New Zealand has slowly carved out a special piece in surfing tradition and history. For many surfers, a trip to the legendary breakers of South Island is a rite of passage. The history of surfing in New Zealand is a fascinating account… read more
Nicaragua Surf Resorts

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, and its landscape flourishes with biological abundance. It's part of the chain of countries that comprise Central America, but with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean se… read more
Surf Resorts in Costa Rica

Visitors to Costa Rica can enjoy undisturbed beaches while watching dolphins and whales play in their natural habitat. Lovers of the outdoors will delight at Costa Rica's array of lush landscapes. Much of Costa Rica still lies under t… read more
RV Campgrounds in Ventura County, California

Ventura, County California has opportunities for ocean and mountain outdoor pursuits. Surfers can ride the breaks at Channel Islands Beach and Point Mugu. The Santa Monica Mountains have trails for hiking and mountain biking. Part of t… read more
About Beaches in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico makes an ideal vacationing spot. No matter what season it is, Puerto Rico experiences comfortable temperatures perfect for surfing, sailing or snorkeling. Depending on which sunny activity you are looking to enjoy, Puerto R… read more
Hotels on the Gold Coast Australia

The Gold Coast is located in Surfers Paradise, Queensland Australia. Golfers visiting this Australian paradise can enjoy the areas 18-hole course at the Surfers Paradise Golf Club. Other outdoor enthusiasts can also delight in a number… read more
Attractions in Gold Coast, Australia

Australia's Gold Coast attracts more tourists each year than any other place in the country. The Gold Coast begins at the border of New South Wales, Queensland's neighboring state and continues for over 25 miles of almost uninterrupted… read more
Surf Culture in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida, is more than just a fun, artsy college town. It's more than its impressive history as well (the oldest city in America.) St. Augustine's 26 miles of white sand beaches host a pantheon of pro and semi-pro surfer… read more

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