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US Open Surfing

Since first being held (as the US Surfing Championships) in 1959, the US Open of Surfing has evolved into a week-long event. In addition to the title competition, the event also features outdoor concerts, skateboarding and BMX demonstrations and fashion shows. An estimated 500,000 spectators visit Huntington Beach to attend the events.http://www.usopenofsurfing.com/site6.aspx

updated 2010-07-18 01:33:48

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Gulf Shores Vacation

The first residents of Gulf Shores were the Creeks, The Alibamas and the Seminole Indians. At the time of Pirates, they would use the coves in the area to hide in order to plunder the Spanish galleons. People still search for Captain Billy Bowleg's treasure.

updated 2010-07-17 06:56:23

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How to Pack a Surfboard for Travel

Nobody knows more tips and secrets to packing a surfboard than traveling surfers. Here are some tricks of the surfing trade provided by those who know best.

• Wax the board before you start packing it for travel. When you get to your destination, it will be one less thing to do that comes between you and the water. http://www.essentialsurf.com/ikorb.php?page=how_to_pack_srfbrds.shtml

• Tennis balls are a practical way to help you protect the fins of your board. Cut a slit in the tennis balls and place one over the top of each fin.http://www.instructables.com/id/Pack-a-Surfboard-On-The-Cheap-For-Dangerous-Airli/

• Use cardboard to create a mold of the surfboard that you can slip the board right into.http://donkeypatrol.com/2008/06/how-to-pack-surfboards-for-air-travel-advanced.html

Even if you’re traveling in a car, some of these tips and tricks will work for you as well. When you’re traveling via car, you never know what will happen. A car accident or a sudden brake could hurt your surfboard as well. Either way, getting to your destination with your board intact is important. It can ruin your vacation and quality time with your friends if you’re spending the time repairing the board. Taking the time to protect your investment will be well worth it in the end. There are a lot of exotic destinations that are waiting to be surfed don’t miss out on the adventure.

updated 2010-07-17 09:33:28

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How to Surf for Beginners

• Extreme Horizon: Surf History

• Wikipedia: Surfing

• Santa Barbara Surfing: How To Surf

• Wikipedia: Funboard

• Wikipedia: Longboard/Malibu board

• Wikipedia: Shortboard

• Craigslist: Craigslist

• About.com: Delamination

• Wikipedia: Neoprene

• Reef Seekers: How to Buy a Wetsuit

• Santa Barbara Surf: Wetsuit Guide

• Wetsuit Wearhouse: Wetsuits

• NexTag: Wetsuits

• Wikipedia: Rash guard

• Rash Guard Shirt Company: Rash guards

• About.com: To Leash or Not to Leash

• Amazon: Leashes

• Surfing-Waves.com: Surfboard Wax 101

• SexWax.com: Mr. Zog's Waxing Tips

• Nesurf.com: Surf Etiquette - General Guidlines

• Laird Hamilton: Laird Hamilton

• Wikipedia: Banzai Pipeline

• Nesurf.com: Surfers Code of Ethics

• Surfing-Waves.com: Wave Priority

• Surfline.com: Surf Report

• Wikipedia: Surfboard

• HowtoSurf.net: How Do I Stand Up?

• Chiff.com: How to Tips for Surfing Beginners!

• Wikipedia: Footedness

• Wikipedia: Front crawl

• Surfing-Waves.com: Paddling the Surfboard

• HowtoSurf.com: How Do I Catch Waves?

• Green Iguana Surf Camp: Surf Science

• Chiff.com: Safety

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updated 2010-09-19 18:36:07

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Rip Yard Coupons

The vast majority of offers for Rip Yard are only valid for a limited time including coupon codes and seasonal sales. Coupon codes must be entered during the first step of the checkout process when placing orders on RipYard.com. If the system accepts the coupon code, the savings will be applied to the applicable items in a customer's shopping cart.http://www.ripyard.com/t-faq.aspx

Certain specials, such as their offer for free shipping on orders over $50, will require a minimum purchase while others will only apply to a certain clothing type or accessory type. Free shipping offers apply to standard ground service and 2-3-day shipping only with extra fees for express shipping.https://www.ripyard.com/t-shipping.aspx

updated 2010-08-20 00:51:01

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How to Swim

• This guide is not meant to prepare you for competitive swimming. If you wish to swim competitively, you should find a swimming instructor, coach, or class in your area. Check out:

1. Clubswim.com
2. YMCA
3. USA Swimming

updated 2012-05-02 22:25:07

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Oahu Beaches

Located on the southeast end of Oahu, the four manmade Ko'Olina Lagoons are perfect for swimming year round. The lagoons feature sandy beaches and grassy, shaded, picnic areas. Lifeguards are always on duty during the lagoon’s open hours. http://www.hawaiiweb.com/oahu/beaches/koolina_lagoons.htm

updated 2010-07-17 17:28:04

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How to Surf

It might not look it when you watch surfers in action, but there is a right way to fall off your surfboard. You want to fall off backwards into the waves and wrap your arms around your head to protect it from hard objects, including your own surfboard and rocks.http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-surf-a-wave-in-one-day Also, this is why having a surfboard leash is important. If and when you fall, the last thing you’ll want to do is chase after your surfboard.

Rip Currents

A rip current is your surfing nemesis. A rip current is a narrow, strong current of water running roughly perpendicular to the beach. There currents can extend anywhere between 200 to 2,500 feet in length. They are incredibly dangerous and can occur with little-to-no warning. The danger lies in the fact that these currents can drag you to the middle of the sea in an instant. If you get caught, don’t panic. Fight your natural instinct to swim back to shallow waters and against the current. Instead, swim sideways and parallel to the beach. When you’re out of the narrow outward current, you can then swim back to shore with the waves helping you.http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/hints/surf_warnings.html

Surfing is an exhilarating and adventurous sport. Once you found yourself out in the open water straddling a surfboard, you may wonder why you didn’t take this sport up sooner.

updated 2010-07-17 09:55:59

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Panama City Beach Vacation

Gulf World Marine Park is a place where you can swim with the Dolphins or get up close to some Sea Lions, Black Footed Penguins as well as the Florida Alligator.

The Coconut Creek Fun Mini golf and Gran Maze is a family friendly park with mini golf and the only human maze in the USA.

updated 2010-07-17 18:08:46

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