The
History of Surfing
by
Skip Snead
No
one knows the true origins of the act of standing on a board and riding
an ocean wave toward shore. And without knowing something as simple
as "Who invented it?" the history of surfing becomes a highly
subjective topic. So who was the first surfer? Who rode the first
big wave? Who shaped the first surfboard? No one will ever know. Although
some of the facts can be proven, many are not. Something to note is
that surfing; competitively speaking (compared to bat and ball sports
like golf, tennis and baseball) is still in its infancy.
Outlining the historical events that made the sport of surfing what
it is today, this timeline is the perfect resource for anyone interested
in learning about the coolest sport on the planet. Together on SurfPedia
we'll uncover the past, shed light on the present, and open our minds
to the future and beyond within the world of surfing. Keep in mind
this timeline is far from complete. There have been thousands of historical
events, births, deaths, swells, storms, prodigies, champions, shapers,
companies, etc.... and they will all be plugged in soon, so hang tight.
