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Brief History of Surfing - How it Changed Over the Years

Surfing is now considered as one of the most thrilling sports in the world. But it has not always been the same, it has evolved for better over the years. Let's look at the history of surfing, surfboard design, and how it changed with time.

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Brief History of Surfing - How it Changed Over the Years

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  1. THEHISTORYOF THESURF H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

  2. WHAT DOES SURFING MEAN TO A SURFER? Surfing is life for many. One who surf regularly, know the work put behind every successful surf trip. They feel a different kind of joy and happiness while surfing. It has now become one of the most demanded water sports and many surfing competitions are held across the world. More than 20 million participants take part to decide the world best. But has it always been the same? The answer is definitely no. It took years to reach the level surfing is now at. What started as a necessity for fishermen, turned into a passionate sport. Yours Truly A PASSIONATE SURFER P G - 1 H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

  3. HOW DID SURFING BEGIN? Believed to be originated in Hawaii, the island royalty and the elite played it as a sport. But while tracing back, it is found that surfing was introduced by the Polynesian fishermen from Indonesia. They used it as a way to return to shore while riding the waves on a wooden board. When the Polynesian migrated in search of work, the sport also traveled all the way to Hawaii. There are many conflicting stories, so, it may be hard to find where and when surfing originated. But one thing is sure it dates way back than we can think of. Yours Truly A PASSIONATE SURFER P G - 2 H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

  4. HOW HAS SURFING CHANGED? Surfing has changed widely over the years. Today, people might see it as a competitive water sport that involves some of the best in the industry, but it has not always been the same. Surfing has transformed a lot to be a billion-dollar industry. Let's take the story forward considering its origin in Hawaii. The native Hawaiian people practiced surfing with great passion. But as more people started visiting Hawaii during the 18th century, surfing went into a major decline. Towards the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, some good news was on the way. The stage was set for the revival of surfing. Yours Truly A PASSIONATE SURFER P G - 3 H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

  5. HOW SURFING SPREAD ACROSS THE WORLD? When a Hawaiian diver, Duke Kahanamoku, travelled outside to participate in Olympics, surfing also traveled with him. He showed the Australian people how it’s done, and soon, it got popular in Australia during 1914-15, and then to the whole world. And now lovers of this water sport can be found almost everywhere. Surfers' reach has grown far and wide. Many are experiencing it for the first time yet falling in love with such thrilling and blissful activity. To many, it is also a journey of self-discovery as it brings surfers together as a cultural group where they compete against themselves and the waves. Yours Truly A PASSIONATE SURFER P G - 4 H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

  6. HOW HAS THE SURFBOARD DESIGN CHANGED? Nowadays, you would find all sorts of advanced surfboards, some may be integrated with state of the art technology. But there weren’t many good quality surfing instruments earlier. The original boards were made out of thick, solid wood, weighing up to 175 pounds. Duke Kahanamoku, used a traditional 16ft longboard. Carrying, riding and maintaining these surfboards was difficult. They have seen drastic reduction and transformation in terms of their shape and size. Plenty of features and advantages have been added to the boards to make surfing as smooth and safe as possible. You would find a variety of surfboards suited for all conditions. Depending upon the intensity of the waves, the surfboards have been designed. Modern boards come fitted with many features including sensors to track the speed, height, distance, and many more. Yours Truly A PASSIONATE SURFER P G - 4 H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

  7. FINDING THE SURFER'S PARADISE Across the world, surfing continues to grow multi-fold in popularity. Surfers keep experimenting with new shapes and sizes to ease their surfing maneuvers. While there are many dedicated spots for surfing, some are known to be a surfers’ paradise such as surfing in the Mentawai Islands or Fiji or Hawaii. Surfers are everywhere, and you can too. P G - 5 H O L L O W T R E E ' S R E S O R T

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