Mit den 2010er-Neuheiten aufs Wasser

Bielefeld/Makkum, Juli 2009. Testen, Sport und Party. Mehr muss eigentlich nicht zum ersten European Surf Festival in Makkum gesagt werden. Das beliebte Revier ist dieses Jahr erstmals Veranstaltungsort für ein gemeinsames Festival von den beiden führenden Surf-Magazinen in Holland und Deutschland. Für viele Surf-Fans besteht in Makkum die früheste Möglichkeit mit den Premieren der neue Saison aufs Wasser zu gehen und zu testen.

Viele namhafte Aussteller begrüßen den frühen Festivaltermin im Herbst und haben ihren Standplatz bereits gebucht.. Momentan haben renommierten Board-Marken wie F2, Fanatic, Tabou, Starboard sowie die Segelhersteller Gaastra, Gun Sails, North Sails, Severne und Vandal Sails ihr Erscheinen zugesagt. Auch einige Pros haben sich das Festival bereits in ihren vollen Terminkalender geschrieben: Der Brasilianer Marcilio „Brawzinho“ Brown gehört ebenso zur Wave –und Freestyle-Weltelite wie der Hamburger Andre Paskowski.

Ein Highlight im Festival-Programm wird die Open Dutch Championchip im Slalom und im Racing der Formula Windsurfing sein –  jeder Deutsche darf bei den offenen Meisterschaften mitfahren und wird in der Wertung mit aufgenommen.
Das Paddeln auf dem SuP und die F2 Speed Challenge steht auch wieder auf dem Programm ! Bei der F2 Speed Challenge kann jeder seinen eigenen Geschwin-digkeitsrausch erleben – auf den Sieger wartet eine F2 Missile.
Weitere Infos zum Festival gibt’s in den nächsten Ausgaben der Zeitschrift „surf“ und auf
der Homepage www.surffestival.de. Infos zur holländischen Meisterschaft liefert zudem die Internetseite wwww.wedstrijdsurfen.nl.

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Set against a back-drop of warm weather year-round and spectacular beaches, Byron Bay is an inviting venue that promises a laid-back lifestyle. Why, you can even go native and be part of a teeming alternative community whose ranks are constantly being bolstered by an increasing number of writers, artists and filmmakers.

Byron Bay is nestled at the North Coast of New South Wales in Australia. It boasts of four main beaches. Byron Main, the most popular of the four, is perfect for surfing newcomers because of its smaller swell that usually breaks close to the shore. It has non-stop breaks and is great for swimming.

The Pass is the next most popular beach in Byron Bay just south of Byron Main. It is a favorite of long boarders who comb the beach in droves during summer.

Watego Beach is hidden from view and, as such, is ideal for surfers who want to avoid the crowds. The challenges it offers are more difficult for surfers, which is why the most advanced surfers prefer Watego Beach.

Finally, there is also Tallow’s Beach, the most isolated of Byron Bay’s four beaches. Most tourists have not discovered it yet especially since it is only visible from Byron Bay’s headland. It is rare to find outsiders wandering around Tallow’s Beach but the locals just love it.

Aside from surfing, Byron Bay is also a great scuba diving venue and one of these rare places where you can sit back and occasionally catch a whale or two passing by. At night, dolphins come out to play and it is not unusual to see these friendly creatures swimming side by side with people.

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As you look at the travel information which is available for Costa Rica you will find there are many beaches where you can stay to have your fun. One such place that you will find is that of the white beaches of Limon. This great place has many facilities which will allow you to enjoy your surfing.

The joys of Costa Rica surfing should not however take your sense of caution away. Before you start planning any time for surfing in Costa Rica make sure that you have a good place to stay. You should make sure that your friends and family can get hold of you easily if trouble arises.

You should also have a pretty good idea of the weather conditions are going to be like in the area where you are planning to surf. While Costa Rica surfing is enjoyable due to the climate you should understand that some weather conditions will prevent you from being able to indulge in this past time of yours.

For instance the hurricane and rainy season are two seasons when you may wish to avoid coming to Costa Rica. As there is a high amount of rain and very dangerous winds you should think about scheduling your Costa Rica surfing holiday someplace else.

Other than this concern there is no reason for you not to enjoy having some fun. One of the best ways that you can improve your surfing abilities while you are in Costa Rica is to look for classes. This way you can get some tips about dealing with Costa Rica surfing conditions.

This information should include the way to judge the wave formations in the oceans. What sort of dangers you should be on the lookout for and also the best time to catch some Costa Rica surfing waves.

Once you have all of this information you can then see about making sure that your Costa Rica surfing is one holiday event that you will be remembering for a long time. You will also feel the need to come back to Costa Rica for some more quality time having the perfect holiday Costa Rica surfing style.

Muna wa Wanjiru is a Web Administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Costa Rica for Years. For More Information on Costa Rica Surfing, Visit His Site at COSTA RICA SURFING

Originally posted @ www.articlesnatch.com by Muna Wanjiru

If you watch surfing videos, which you should because they will teach you a great deal about short-boarding technique, notice how the surfer determines the move he or she will make by the shape and condition of the wave itself. The speed of the wave, in particular, will determine how to reposition your board. If the wave is slow, apply more weight on your front foot and step down to accelerate. If the wave speeds up, then take the opportunity to slide your front foot back an inch. Your knees should be bent throughout this process, which improves your center of gravity and balance.

When you decide to make your move and hit the lip, apply pressure on your back foot, which will allow your board to head up the wave. As you near the crest, release your foot so that you level out at the crest of the wave, with your board floating on the crest. Prepare to drop back down by bending your knees and pointing the tip of your board so that you can continue down the line. When you hit the bottom of the wave, do a quick bottom turn to gain acceleration to finish your ride.

Throughout your ride, your body and eyes should always be looking in the direction you want to go. Your back leg and upper body do most of the maneuvering. Hitting the lip involves steering with your back foot and forcing the movement with your shoulders. This trick takes a bit of practice, so don’t expect to land it the first try.

Long boarders can also perform this maneuver but should be careful not to be as aggressive with the movements, especially if the drop from the lip is more than four feet. The maneuver should be smoother and more fluid.

Robb Bailey works for South Coast Surf Shops, San Diego’s premiere surfboard distributor and surf apparel dealer for more than 30 years. He has been inducted as a lifetime honorary member of his college surf club, the Cal Poly Surfer’s Association, and has traveled the world surfing for the past 11 years. Find out more about Robb at SouthCoast.com

Originally posted @ by Robb Bailey

Surf lessons can be private or in groups and last for about an hour. You will likely ride on a completely foam board that is nearly 10 feet long and very lightweight, which catches waves easily and gives you a lot of float. Most surf schools guarantee that you will stand up on a wave. If you do not, you can usually come back for another lesson for free until you do. It might appear unnecessary and dorky, but a beginning surf lesson will likely accelerate your surfing ability more than the trial and error of learning on your own. If you go it alone, your learning curve will likely be slower, more painful, and in some cases more dangerous.

Another thing you must keep in mind is that friends who surf are not the same as surf instructors. Some of your friends may have been surfing for years, but if you ask them to go surfing with you to help you learn, they could well be worse than your least favorite middle school teacher. You and your experienced surfing friends might paddle out together, but your friends might leave you treading water at the lineup while they are catching all the waves.

Thats why you are much better off shelling out the $50 or so for a first lesson. Surf instructors get paid to answer questions and push you into a wave. Their main goal is for you to have a good time while riding your first wave. To take full advantage of the time you have with your instructor, it is advisable to prepare a list of questions you can ask. There are no limit to the silly or stupid questions you can ask a surf instructor, so fire away.

Surf instructors take their students to beginner surf breaks that are usually a bit crowded. This will be a most humbling experience, but you will be among others who are in the same boat as you. One thing is for certain: Wherever it is you go with your instructor, he or she wont paddle you out to a break that you can not handle, so you know you will be safe and taken care of. For this reason, surf lessons ensure that you will paddle back out another day wanting more. Goodness knows you do not want to be in over your head or get injured and be too scared to try the sport again. So start off on the right foot by taking one surf lesson. Once you get that initial lesson out of the way, you will feel far more confident going it alone thereafter.

Debby Jones is a freelance writer who is known for writing reviews & thoughts on diverse topics & industry. His current article features his thoughts on surfboards & surfing. To buy your own quality surfboard visit http://www.southcoast.com

Originally posted @ articlesnatch.com by Debby Jones

It is not just about riding a wave, but also executing various manoeuvres. A good surfer is made only when he or she is able to catch the difficult waves, staying clear of dangers and performing tricks before finishing the ride. Not being hit by the wave. Tube riding is the dream of all surfers. It is about riding inside the wave, without the wave touching you down. It is quite amusing to see the wave curling over you and you are moving ahead of the wave, without letting the wave strike you down. It is the most difficult thing to achieve in surfing.

Turning and carving, cutback, off the lip, floater, etc are some skills surfers will be achieving pretty quickly. These skills are not learned from the land. You can learn these only after you get in the water, riding the waves. You can also get surfing lessons from experienced surfers, who will give you one-on-one lessons.

Not all the beaches and surf breaks are ideal for beginners. Only experienced surfers can attempt the risky surfs. The training is given only at areas of consistent wave activity and winds. Otherwise, it will become difficult. After getting the lessons at breaks that have more or less stable surfing conditions, you can go to more challenging areas.

Once you get into the groove, it is one great passion. You will enjoy the surfing so much and you will be willing to experiment with various types of surfboards, techniques and locations. Some surfers are so passionate about the local surf breaks, that they don’t let tourists in and even threaten physical assault, when their territory is violated. Not all locations are like that and you can see surf breaks around the world, where you get warm welcome.

The safety guidelines to all kinds of water sports apply to surfing too. You need to be able to manage the tides without the board and you should be careful not to go near rocks, reefs or dangerous creatures like jelly fish, sharks, etc.

You get into surfing for once and you can experience the all consuming passion associated with the sport. Beach holidays or vacations can also include surfing as an option although not all beaches for suited for surfing. OK, if you have this passion to surfing, it is good time you have, with your riding at great speeds over the waves.

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