Surfs Up If You Dare
Surfs Up If You Dare
Surfing is challenging sport which has been around since the third voyage of Captain James Cook in 1769. It has been an integral part of the Hawaiian lifestyle and actually predates Cook's writings but just how far back it goes is unknown.
The Polynesians were the masters of surfing and the best boards and beaches were open to only the upper-class and royalty of Hawaii. The working class citizens had to subside using boards made with unskilled hands, poor wood, and beaches with little wave activity.
Fast-forward to the beginning of the 20th century, when Hawaiians living near Waikiki beach started to revive the ancient sport and brought it to North America. Slowly and quietly, surfing started a slow, steady climb until it took a tremendous leap in the 60's when the Beach Boys, and several beach movies hit the scene. Surfing was now becoming mainstream …show more content…
Breathtaking to the onlooker, however, extremely dangerous to the surfer.
You would think that would suffice for most surfers. Given that they are taking their life into their hands when challenging a wave like that. However, that was not enough for some. Pro surfers like Santa Cruz, California native Anthony Tashnick started looking for even bigger challenges and found them right where he lives.
The oceans surrounding the California coastline have dozens of ocean caves large enough and with enough water flow to attract a few die-hard, daring surfers who use their longboard's to shoot through the rocky openings.
Don't even think of attempting this unless you are a well experienced surfer and have an extremely hard head. Usually only attempted during high-tide, the waters in the caves often hide a multitude of jagged, sharp rocks and coral reefs making this new twist on an old sport one of the most dangerous pursuits
Surfing is challenging sport which has been around since the third voyage of Captain James Cook in 1769. It has been an integral part of the Hawaiian lifestyle and actually predates Cook's writings but just how far back it goes is unknown.
The Polynesians were the masters of surfing and the best boards and beaches were open to only the upper-class and royalty of Hawaii. The working class citizens had to subside using boards made with unskilled hands, poor wood, and beaches with little wave activity.
Fast-forward to the beginning of the 20th century, when Hawaiians living near Waikiki beach started to revive the ancient sport and brought it to North America. Slowly and quietly, surfing started a slow, steady climb until it took a tremendous leap in the 60's when the Beach Boys, and several beach movies hit the scene. Surfing was now becoming mainstream …show more content…
Breathtaking to the onlooker, however, extremely dangerous to the surfer.
You would think that would suffice for most surfers. Given that they are taking their life into their hands when challenging a wave like that. However, that was not enough for some. Pro surfers like Santa Cruz, California native Anthony Tashnick started looking for even bigger challenges and found them right where he lives.
The oceans surrounding the California coastline have dozens of ocean caves large enough and with enough water flow to attract a few die-hard, daring surfers who use their longboard's to shoot through the rocky openings.
Don't even think of attempting this unless you are a well experienced surfer and have an extremely hard head. Usually only attempted during high-tide, the waters in the caves often hide a multitude of jagged, sharp rocks and coral reefs making this new twist on an old sport one of the most dangerous pursuits