2. • Surfing likely existed since humans began
swimming in the ocean.
• “Body surfing” is the oldest type of wave-
catching.
3. • Waves suitable for surfing are found
primarily in the ocean, but are also
sometimes found in lakes and rivers, and
also in manmade wave pools.
4. Equipment
• High performance short boards
• Long boards
• Soft boards
• Body boards
• Stand-up Paddle boards
• Rash guards
• Wetsuits
5. Dangers
Drowning.
Surfing, like all water sports, carries the
inherent danger of drowning.
Collisions
You have risk collide with sand bars, rocks
reefs, surfboards, and other surfers.