Surfing Manual : The Essential Guide To Surfing In The Uk And Abroad

Description

The Haynes Surfing Manual is a complete introduction to this increasingly popular sport, covering history and culture, preparation, equipment, techniques, fitness, safety and travel. Clearly written by an enthusiastic and highly experienced surfer, and illustrated with superb diagrams and specially commissioned photographs, this is the perfect guide for anyone just beginning to surf as well as those who have already 'got up'.

Author description

Born in Australia and brought up on the Cornish coast, Peter Carr has been surfing since 1975. Surf trips have taken him throughout Europe and the Canaries, the USA, Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia, and his experience spans competitive surfing, surf exploration, board manufacture, surf film, the retail industry and surf rescue instruction.

Table of contents

Trusted: Haynes 'how to' approach is perfect for beginners. Visual and dynamic: plenty of vibrant photos. Authoritative: charts, diagrams, illustrations and references. Clear and informative: uncluttered tips in bullet-point format interspersed with brief personal anecdotes. Inclusive: illustrations and photos will include children, women and older surfers.