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Surfing
Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.
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molded boards
Sports; Surfing
Generic term for a type of surfboard manufacturing in which a hard plastic molded shell is injected with expanding foam; currently practiced by Europe-based BiC Surfboards.
Jeffrey's Bay
Sports; Surfing
Jeffrey's Bay is a South African surf break of the highest calibre. It's one of the world's most famous, high quality right handers.
wind velocity
Sports; Surfing
In wave forecasting, the speed of the wind as it blows in the same direction over the swell generating area, or the fetch. Wind velocity is one of the three key elements in the fundamental wave ...
wind duration
Sports; Surfing
In wave forecasting, the length of time the wind blows in the same direction over the swell generating area, or the fetch. Duration is one of the three key elements in the fundamental wave generation ...
