The Stormrider Surf Guide Europe


Book Description

Stormrider Guides are the ultimate surf travel guide books, providing essential surfing information from around the world. Generally acknowledged as the finest surf travel books available, they are often referred to as The Surfers Bible. Now in one book, the Stormrider Surf Guide to Europe is the most comprehensive guide to where to surf in Europe available. All the heavyweight European countries are covered as well as the North Atlantic island chain plus Scandinavia. Containing detailed seasonal water temperatures and wetsuit recommendations, wave type, and wind and tide information, as well as tourist and cultural information, this book will be appreciated by surfers and non-surfers alike. Includes France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland, Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.




Tropical Islands - Stormrider Surf Guide


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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Tropical Islands travels through the trade winds belt on the ultimate island-hopping journey to explore and compare the world's best warm-water surf zones. Many of the planet's finest surf breaks are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, from the powerful, mountainous waves of Hawaii and Tahiti, through the exotic Caribbean to the pristine perfection of the Maldives and Mentawais. Coral encrusted atolls, dazzling white sands and gently swaying coconut palms fringe the backdrop for many of these islands found in the shimmering, equatorial waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Superb photos and illuminating text combine to make this Stormrider Guide indispensable for anyone searching for their next tropical paradise surfari. This completely new addition to the famous Stormrider library will cover all the world's best tropical islands across the three great Oceans. The Stormrider Surf Guide: Tropical Islands will enhance the proven formula of trusted, dependable surf spot descriptions, coupled with beautiful, informative photos. It will be the only dedicated tropical islands surf guide, yet to ensure maximum market penetration, we are offering surfers great value, with a low retail price for a book of this scope and quality.




The Stormrider Surf Guide - France


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Finally, France has a Stormrider Surf Guide that covers all the incredible waves along this vast coastline. From the chilly Channel to the mild Mediterranean, there's something for everyone, helpfully written in both French and English. Beautifully illustrated by the best photographs available and crammed full of new information, this is the one and only guide to Europe's favorite surfing playground. France is the epicenter of the European surf experience and The Stormrider Guide: France takes you on an amazing tour of the entire coastline. From Calais to Corsica the best reefs, points and beaches are all painstakingly described and large, vivid photographs bring the waves to life. The French surf culture and joie de vivre is perfectly captured in this detailed, one-of-a-kind guide. INTRODUCTION PAGES Travel Information Oceanography Environment Surf Culture SURF ZONES Stormrider Symbols Spot Info Accurate maps Surf business locators HOTSPOTS Expanded break descriptions Multiple photos Pluses and minuses




The World Stormrider Surf Guide


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This mammoth book is the largest collection of surf-spot information ever compiled, with detailed analysis of the surf spots, swell forecasting and more.




The World Stormrider Guide


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Volume Three in the bestselling World Stormrider Guide series investigates the waves breaking on the worlds furthest surfing frontiers, exploring 80 entirely new surf zones across the established 9 continental and oceanic chapters. In-depth analysis of the surf breaks is broken down using the unique Stormrider break symbols, covering everything from optimal swell and weather statistics to wetsuit recommendations and wave type. Detailed mapping and breathtaking photography as well as crucial travelling beta ensure that these full-color guides are the ultimate surf travel resource. More than just a where-to reference, each Stormrider Guide also includes an overview of and anecdotes from global surf culture. Over 90,000 surfers have bought The World Stormrider Guide Volumes 1 and 2 and are eagerly awaiting the release of Volume 3.




Surfing Europe


Book Description

Activity guide to Surfing in Europe




Secrets to Progressive Surfing


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Secrets to Progressive Surfing is not your average learn to surf book aimed at getting beginners up and riding. This is a detailed analysis of what it takes to master just about every maneuver in the book, from the humble take-off to the modern aerial and everything in between. The text is clear and understandable, broken down into logical step by step progressions, shedding light on the techniques used by the pros. And what better pro to demonstrate the required skills in beautifully photographed sequences than Kelly Slater, 11 times World Champ, who plays a starring role in this incredible book that has something for every surfer on the planet.




Central America and the Caribbean


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The newest addition to the Stormrider Surf Guide series takes a journey through the wave-rich deserts, jungles, and tropical islands sandwiched between North America and South America. This region hosts some of the most fun and funky surf spots around, immersed in a kaleidoscope of cultures and backdrops. Beautifully presented maps, photos and up-to-date, reliable surf information make this Stormrider Surf Guide the ultimate and only accurate guide to the middle of the Americas and a must-have item for any trip to Central America and the Caribbean. Detailed descriptions of the waves in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, The Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands, St. Martin and St. Barts, Barbuda and Antigua, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Barbados, Trinidad, and Tobago. Surf forecasting information includes monthly swell and weather data, helping travelers decide on when to go, plus crucial travelling information from flights and accommodation to sightseeing and hazards.




The Encyclopedia of Surfing


Book Description

With 1,500 alphabetical entries and 300 illustrations, this resource is a comprehensive review of the people, places, events, equipment, vernacular, and lively history of this fascinating sport.




Wave-Finder Mexico


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Written by former Transworld Surf journalist and seasoned Mexico traveller David Small, Wavefinder Mexico offers a complete surf guide to one of the best surf destinations on the planet. With more than 300 individual surf spots backed up by our unique Surfer's Eye maps, Wavefinder Mexico delivers all you'll need to know about Mexican surf ......