Amazing Surfing Stories
Amazing Surfing Stories

Author: Alex Wade

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2012-09-28

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1118340205

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This eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers, as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines. Each compelling tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike, and many are illustrated with colour photographs.

Amazing Diving Stories
Amazing Diving Stories

Author: John Bantin

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2012-07-27

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1119941598

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This collection of true diving stories makes for compelling reading for all divers. Enjoy classic tales of this extreme watersport, from thrilling wreck discoveries to encounters with the bizarre and the beautiful. There are stories of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. Tales of the exciting and the extreme rub shoulders with more poetic pieces about the people and places that make up the folklore of this fascinating sport. The author's global tour takes you everywhere, from Indonesia to the Caribbean and from the chill waters of Northern Europe to the reefs of the Pacific. Every ocean of the world is explored, making this essential reading – or a wonderful gift – for divers everywhere.

Ultimate Surfing Adventures
Ultimate Surfing Adventures

Author: Alf Alderson

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2023-09-26

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 1912621835

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This new edition of Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best surfing spots – from tropical reefs, through temperate waters to ones where you will need a wetsuit. There are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action, while inspirational descriptions illustrate why each break is so unique. It's perfect for planning your next surfari, or alternatively allows you to indulge in some armchair surfing of breaks that only the most adventurous will ride. As well as classic waves around the Pacific, there is a wealth of more unusual surf spots from Antarctica to Bristol. Every continent is covered, so expect to find waves you've already ridden alongside those you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information such as the best season to surf, hazards to consider, how to get there and what to do when you're all surfed out. Discover where you will surf next – in reality or in your imagination.

The Encyclopedia of Surfing
The Encyclopedia of Surfing

Author: Matt Warshaw

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13: 9780156032513

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With 1,500 alphabetical entries and 300 illustrations, this resource is a comprehensive review of the people, places, events, equipment, vernacular, and lively history of this fascinating sport.

Surf UK
Surf UK

Author: Alf Alderson

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2008-04-21

Total Pages: 617

ISBN-13: 1909911054

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This is your ultimate guide to Britain's surf beaches. It's packed with the local knowledge you need to discover exciting waves in unexpected places. Discover the hidden spots that make the UK a surfing paradise. From the beach breaks of the UK's surfing epicentre - the South West - to the slab reefs of the North East, each chapter deals with a particular section of the coastline and each 'break' is discussed together with details about the beach including access, facilities and accommodation. Using this book, you should always find the best waves going, whatever your standard. There are also hints as to where you might discover your own 'secret spot' for those surfers eager to get off the beaten track.

Surfing: A Beginner's Guide
Surfing: A Beginner's Guide

Author: Alf Alderson

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1912177862

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Surfing: A Beginner's Guide has been the go-to surf book for beginners since 1996. This third edition, now with the endorsement of Surfing England, takes you through all the vital steps to become a surfer: you will learn where to surf, when to surf and how to surf safely.You will learn the foundations such as choosing the correct equipment, which is essential to make any progress as a beginner; pre-surf preparation, including getting fit with tips and advice; and your first surfer steps on the beach and in the ocean. All these stages lead up to you catching your very first wave and the surfing bug. The sea is renowned for its beauty, but infamous for its dangers. Alf provides you with transferable skills to safely enjoy your new hobby. Safety features heavily in the book, and you will learn all the basic common-sense aspects of surfing that even the most experienced surfer forgets.

The History of Surfing
The History of Surfing

Author: Matt Warshaw

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2011-04-29

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1452100942

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This in-depth, photo-packed look at the history and culture of surfers is “meticulously researched, smartly written . . . required reading” (Outside Magazine). Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw, a former professional surfer and editor of Surfing magazine, has crafted an unprecedented, definitive history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. With more than 250 rare photographs, The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original. The obsessive nature of Warshaw’s endeavor is matched only by the obsessive nature of surfers, who are brought to life in this book in many tales of daring, innovation, athletic achievement, and the offbeat personalities who have made surfing history happen. “The world’s most comprehensive chronicler of the surfing scene.” —Andy Martin, The Independent

Shark Bytes
Shark Bytes

Author: John Bantin

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 1909911739

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The popular image of sharks is of a dorsal fin cleaving the surface as it rushes to its next kill, but this is a limited caricature. There are over 500 species to choose from, most of whom are far more frightened of humans than vice versa. In this beautiful book, diving veteran John Bantin recounts many tales of his diving with several species of sharks and other marine animals over the last 4 decades. Accompanied by his own stunning photography, the captivating, spectacular and sometimes shocking encounters show the reader what it is like to get up close and personal to these bizarre and beautiful creatures. The sharks covered range from the great whale sharks to the small blacktip reef shark, in locations extending to all corners of the globe.