Surfing Manual
The essential guide to surfing in the UK and abroad
Published on 9. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
188 pages
978-1-78521-122-5 (ISBN)
Description
New in Paperback. 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'.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Illustrations
300 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
645 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78521-122-5 (9781785211225)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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.
Content
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.