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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Going surfing

If you are planning to surf in North America, California is a great option. The coastal area for surfing is considered to be very good here. Here, you can enjoy surfing in true sense. The waves are very good here.

You can enjoy riding the mountains of Maverick's when surfing during the huge winter swells. Other huge varieties of other surfing spots are also available here. So, those who think surfing in not there sport, can also enjoy here.

Surfing in ireland

Over the past few years, Ireland has become increasingly popular for surfers of all ages and nationalities. Surfing is becoming such a fast-growing sport in Ireland. Here are a few tips to keep you safe as you seek out those waves on the Irish seas!

Know Your Environment. Every beach is different. Some have dangerous rip tides, like the beach at Keel, Achill. If you have never surfed in a particular area before, ask the locals about it. Never have your surfing board between yourself and the coming waves!

Some surfing history

Although there is no solid written or recorded history of the first surfers it is widely accepted that the sport has it roots in the Pacific Ocean. Despite the claims of some Peruvians who say that surfing was started by their fishermen 4000 years ago the popular theory on the origins of the Polynesian population suggests that it was during the colonization of the Pacific Islands such as Indonesia, Fiji, Tahiti and eventually Hawaii that surfing began.

The fact is that Hawaii is surfing's hub and it was the Hawaiians who mastered the art of standing on boards about 1000 years ago. Hawaii's kings would show off their skill and prowess to their subjects. Kings would use large 18-25 ft long 'olo' balsa boards while the rest of the population used smaller 'alaia' boards.

A tip for surfing beginners

So, you've sat on the beach watching all those cool surf dudes dancing around on the waves and you really want to get out there and join them. A good place to start is on a long board, you can hop up on greater variety of waves and you'll feel a whole lot more stable than on a short board. Get to grips with surfing the long board and you'll soon be gagging for more.

CONCLUSION

Surfing spread throughout all media and Surfing Magazine was born in the early 1960s by famous surf photographer, LeRoy Grannis. After that, other publications cropped up bringing more information on the sport, equipment and stars of the surfing scene.