A Short Tutorial on a Long Subject - http://www.lajollasurf.org/l2surfII.html
Advice and suggestions on equipment, paddling out, catching a wave and rules. |
ASP World Tour - http://aspworldtour.com/
Features photo archive, events calendar, news and surfer profiles with desktop wallpapers available to download. From the Association of Surfing Professionals. |
BBC Cornwall: Surfing and Extreme Sports - http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/surfing/
Provides news and features including surf conditions and beach guide. |
BBC: Surf Safety - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/sports/features/surf_safety.shtml
Features tips from one of Britain's top coaches and includes five basic rules for safe surfing. |
BBC: The Dos and Don'ts of Surfing - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/4339444.stm
Advice from surfers for novices. Includes explanations of surfing jargon. |
Learning to Surf - http://surfcoachbook.com/
A detailed guide including preparation, style, contest surfing and flashy maneuvers. By Bruce "Snake" Gabrielson. |
Santa Barbara Surf Guide - http://www.santabarbarasurfing.com/guide/
A guide for visitors with equipment, fitness and technique tips. |
Surfing For Life: From Polynesia, With Love - http://www.surfingforlife.com/history.html
Provides a history of surfing from Captain Cook to the present. Includes illustrations and photographs. |
Ten Minutes To The Secret Of Surfing - http://www.watertrader.co.uk/magazine/surfing-guide.htm
Answers to frequently-asked questions, including illustrated explanations of rideable waves and board positioning. |
Wavejammer's Beginners Guide to Surfboards - http://www.wavejammer.com/surf/beginners.htm
Article describing how to choose your first board. Includes a glossary and tips for buying a used board. |