Surfing refers to the act of riding a wave using a board. It is a fun sport for everyone, regardless of age or ability. All you need are some waves and a board.
Modern surfing is thought to have originated in Hawaii when the Polynesians began to settle on the Hawaiian Islands.
Many people surf for fun but it has also become a competitive sport. In fact, surfing has recently become an Olympic Sport (Tokyo 2020 being the first games in which it has become an event).
It's popular all over the world and there are even surf festivals, such as Boardmasters in Cornwall, UK.
Fun Surfing Facts
The largest wave ever surfed was a 78ft wave ridden by Garrett McNamara in Portugal.
Archaeologists think that surfing is one of the oldest sports in the world because of prehistoric stone carvings found in Peru which depict people surfing and date back to over 5,000 years ago.
The first major surf competition was held in California in 1928.
There are two types of surfing; short boarding and long boarding.
Dogs can even enter some surfing competitions too! Check it out!
