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Grab your board and join the world in celebrating International Surfing Day on the third Saturday of June! This annual event has been celebrated since 2004, when it was created to honor the global surfing community and its love for the sport. The day is also a great opportunity to raise awareness about issues such as ocean conservation, beach clean-ups, and more. Whether you’re an experienced surfer or just starting out, this is the perfect time to get out there and catch some waves!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1769</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Surfing Account</div><div class='timeline-text'>Explorer James Cook's third officer Lieutenant James King provides the first written account of surfing, observed in Hawaii.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1907</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Surfing Introduced to California</div><div class='timeline-text'>George Freeth traveled from Hawaii to California and demonstrated surfing, sparking interest and popularity for the sport in the US mainland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Duke Kahanamoku Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 'father of modern surfing', Duke Kahanamoku of Hawaii increased surfing's popularity worldwide through his Olympic swimming attention.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gidget and Surfing Films</div><div class='timeline-text'>The film 'Gidget', along with other beach movies in the following years, contributes to a major surfing boom in United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Surfrider Foundation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Surfrider Foundation is established by a group of surfers in Southern California to protect oceans and beaches, becoming a powerful advocate for surfing and the environment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Surfing Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Surfing Magazine and the Surfrider Foundation establish the first International Surfing Day to celebrate surfing and promote ocean conservation.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Rent a surfboard</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Renting a surfboard is the perfect way to celebrate International Surfing Day! Head to your local beach and rent a surfboard for an hour or two. It's a great way to learn the basics of surfing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a beach clean-up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organizing a beach clean-up is a great way to celebrate International Surfing Day. Not only will you be giving back to the environment, but you'll also be helping preserve the beaches for future generations of surfers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a surf movie screening</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Attend a surf movie screening at your local theater and relive some of the classic surf movies from years past. It's a great way to appreciate the sport of surfing and its history.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a live surfing competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local beach or surf spot and watch a live surfing competition. This is a great way to catch some of the best surfers in action!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a surf party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hosting a surf party is the perfect way to celebrate International Surfing Day. Invite some friends over and have them bring their boards. Play some music, grab some snacks, and hit the waves!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Surfing is a great form of exercise</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Surfing offers its practitioners an excellent full body workout. It requires core strength, balance and agility to paddle out in the waves and wait for the perfect wave - not to mention the intense cardio that comes with riding waves. Overall, surfing is an excellent way to stay in shape and have fun at the same time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Surfing is calming & peaceful</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Surfing can be meditative and calming. Aside from just the physical benefits of riding waves, there's something special about paying attention to your surroundings, sending respect out into nature, and simply being present in a moment. It's sure to leave you feeling more relaxed and content afterward.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Surfing connects us with nature</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When we're surfing, we get to experience nature in all its glory. The sound of crashing waves, the vastness of open water, and even sea creatures are just some of the things we get to observe when we venture out into the ocean. Surfing provides us with unforgettable moments that strengthen our connection with nature and remind us of its beauty and power.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Surfing Embraces Multiple Cultures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Surfing originated from Polynesian culture and has spread all over the world, being embraced and practiced by cultures of all kinds. It's a testament to surfings universal appeal.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Surfing Used To Be A Royal Sport</h3><p class='facts-content'>In ancient Hawaii, surfing, or “heʻe nalu” was often a sport reserved for the Kings and Chiefs. The ability to surf well was considered a sign of power and prestige.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Longest Surf Ride Recorded</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the Guinness World Records, the longest open ocean ride by a surfer is 73.5 miles by Panamanian surfer Gary Saavedra in 2011, taking him over 3 hours to complete this feat.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Physics Plays A Big Role In Surfing</h3><p class='facts-content'>The principle of buoyancy, the force that allows surfboards to float, and the laws of motion, which govern how surfing maneuvers are executed, are all crucial in surfing. The sport is truly a blend of physical skill and a basic understanding of physics principles.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Surfing Has Its Own Unique Terminology</h3><p class='facts-content'>Like any sport, surfing has its own set of specific terms and slang. Terms like 'break', 'swell', 'pop-up', 'wipeout', and 'barney' are just some examples of unique surfing terminology.</p></div></div>
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