Early History Of Surfing

If images of the kahuna (experts) ritualistically chanting to the Gods to bring the waves, protect men and women who rode them, bless the carved wood boards, kings and queens battling for wave rights and integration between man and the magic of the sea brings images of the history of Surfing to your mind’s eye, then you must be filled with Aloha, as the Polynesians intended. The history of surfing dates back centuries before the first written account of observing 'the sport of kings' in 1779 by Lt. James King in the ship's log of Captian James Cook's Discovery.

More Surfing History

Although surfing was a male-dominated sport, adventurous women surfers can be seen all the way back to the times of the Polynesian Queens. Two notable 'surfer girls' were Eve Fletcher and Anona Napolean. Eve Fletcher was a California-born animator for Walt Disney and Anona Napolean was the daughter of a respected Hawaiian surfing family. The two pioneered the sport for modern women, winning surfing competitions up and down the California coast at the end of the 50s and into the 60s.

Surfing Origins

In the early 1900's the Hawaiians organized the Hui Nalu (surf club) and competed in neighborly surf competitions with the Outrigger Canoe Club. This drew a great deal of attention to the Waikiki surf shore, bringing a revitalized interest in the sport, which had fallen out of favor in the late 1800s.

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The two main components of surfing are paddling out and dropping in. While there is definitely a lot more to surfing, these are two things to master. The best way to learn how t

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I really got into snowboarding when I moved to Colorado. Take a mountain of snow, a big flat curved board, step on, and whoosh! Off you go! You're surfing the Earth! It's exhilarating to the max.

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A Kayak swimming pool is much more than a virtually maintenance-free, family fun center. A swimming pool is an investment-a way to place hard-earned money to work for you in elevating the value of your property. But like most major home improvement projects, you may not have all the capital necessary on-hand to cover the expense of installing a pool.

Swimming Pool Pump Facts

You can have the biggest, fanciest pool in the neighborhood, complete with tiles imported from Italy or painted with cool designs, floating rafts and fed by a gushing fountain, but without one specific piece of equipment, that shimmering pool can turn into a duck pond in about a week flat. What's that vital piece of equipment? A swimming pool pump is a crucial piece of mechanics that works hard to keep your pool clean.

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The most common question from pool owners is about how often they should clean their swimming pool filter cartridges. Although the answer can vary from filter to filter, there are...

Pool Pumps

Pool pumps are necessity in anyone's pool. Do you enjoy swimming in a swamp? Ever tried? Then turn off your pool pumps! They prevent illness and disease and provide a cleaner environment for all to enjoy. Investing in a swimming pool pump would mean that you didn't have to.

What Type Of Swimming Pool Cover Should I Choose?

In order to determine what the best choice of swimming pool cover is for you, you need to examine your family's personal needs and preferences. You should also consider your budget as well. There are several options for both the type of cover and the way in which each cover works.

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Home swimming pool and spas are a fun addition to any backyard. What backyard haven would be complete without a home swimming pool and spa where you could just relax and forget the problems of the past and simply enjoy the feeling of warm water all over your body?

Why Swim?

Swimming is the way through which humans can stay afloat on water. It became a part of the Olympics in Athens in the summer of 1896. But why do we do it?

Swimming - From Learn to Swim to a World Champion

While every child in the world should learn to swim, many children go on to join young squads and become involved in competitive swimming. It is at this time that they start dreaming of representing their country at the Olympics or World Championships. While it is healthy to let our kids dream, how high do we let them set their goals before we (parents) get involved and bring them back to reality. Or is it any of our business?

Getting the Most Out of Your Pool - Swimming Pool Supply

Swimming pool supply is a specialty store that provides all the various instruments, tools, and equipment that you could possibly need in order to keep your swimming pool running properly and in good shape.