Surfing

Surfing

By: Camila Salvador

Where and when it was created.

It is believed that about 500 years ago it was the origin of surfing, although it is not known with certainty, because there is not a single written document that speaks of its origin.

When

Where and when it was created.

Where

It is also not known with certainty where ir was created, but many researchers think that it was created on the Polynesian island (Hawaii).

Peru is one of the countries where surfing is practiced the most, having 150,000 surfers between professionals and novices.

Peru

Australia is recognized as one of the most important surf destinations in the world, the most visited surf spots in Australia are: snapper rocks and kirra

Australia

Where is it practiced?

​Surfing is practiced in the sea because it is a water sport and the best places are those with big waves.

How is it practiced nowadays?

For surfing you don't have to complicate your clothing, what you have to wear is: t-shirts, flannel, shorts and bathing suits. The only thing that is recommended to wear is a special long-sleeved shirt for water.

What clothes are used to practice this sport?

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The Australian Mark Richards known as MR, is the most recognized surfer in the world, he is a surfing legend, he was world champion four consecutive times. And what made him most known was his famous pose with his arms open, recording the flapping of a seagull's wings and for that he was nicknamed "wounded seagull".

Mark Richards

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Who is the most remarkable athlete in surfingt? Why?

What rule must you follow to practice this sport?

The most important rules of surfing are:

Don't jump the waves.

Know your limitations do not do more than you can.

Stay out of range of other surfers when they're on a wave.

Respect, tolerance and civility.

Be prudence.

Respect the environment.

Webgraphy

https://collectionsofwaikiki.com/history-of-surfing/​

https://planetsurfcamps.co.uk/history-of-surfing/#:~:text=The%20Origin%20in%20Hawaii,and%20the%20sport%20went%20viral.​

https://www.surf-escape.com/surfing-in-peru/​

https://www.australia.com/en/things-to-do/adventure-and-sports/surfing-guide-to-australia.html​

https://www.redbull.com/us-en/out-of-ocean-surfing-tips​

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/surfing/​

https://markrichardssurfboards.com/​

https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/blog/how-to-dress-like-a-surfer/#:~:text=Surfer%20style%20comes%20down%20to,Casual%2C%20comfortable%2C%20cool.​

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mark-Richards​

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Poll

How was MK also called?

• Super man

• The birth

• Wounded seagul

• Wounder Seugal

Fill in the Blanks

How long ago do researchers think surfing was created?

Open Ended

What nationality is Mark?

Poll

Where surfing is practiced first

• Water

• Sand

• Bed

Multiple Choice

Of what country am I talking about on page 4?

• China

• Ecuador

• Peru

• UK