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Surfing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Boardfolio.com: The Surfer's Directory 
 Searchable directory of surfing resources. Includes history, videos, photos, organizations, magazines, books, surf reports, camps and schools, and many other categories of surfing information. Boardfolio Girl has surfing resources for women. Surf Town features links to regional surfing information. http://www.boardfolio.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Sports Last updated Apr 5, 2007 International Surfing Museum
Brief bios of surfing pioneers Duke Kahanamoku, who is credited with popularizing surfing in the 1920s (in Collections ), and Corky Carroll, first professional surfer (in Legends ), as well as interesting tidbits on surf music, films, and artifacts. The museum is located in Huntington Beach. This site contains lots of cool images and photos on surf history. http://www.surfingmuseum.org/ Topics: Museums, Sports Last updated Aug 2, 2006 The Mavericks Surf Contest
Official site for this California surfing competition held "on just 24 hours' notice -- between January 1, and March 31 ... [when] 24 of the world's greatest big-wave surfers will descend upon the frigid waters of Half Moon Bay for the chance to ride 'the most dangerous waves in the world.'" Features include the Mavericks' history, the science behind the big waves, photos and videos, contestant biographies, and instructions for receiving event alerts. http://www.maverickssurf.com/ Topics: Sports Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Surfline
Includes reports, forecasts, and profiles of surfing spots around the world; video; "Surfing A to Z," an encyclopedia of terms, people, and history; and more. http://www.surfline.com/ Topics: Sports Last updated Nov 27, 2005 Surfrider Foundation USA
This nonprofit environmental organization is working to preserve oceans, waves, and beaches in the United States. The site features the "State of the Beach" report with information about state beach access (public access and private ownership issues), water quality, beach erosion, surfing, links, and more. Also includes an overview of campaigns, the "Coastal A-Z" (with entries on coastal issues), a bibliography, and links to local chapters and related sites. http://www.surfrider.org Topics: Geography, Sports, Water Last updated Jun 1, 2005 |
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