Ocean, sea, and waves have always fascinated humans. The desire to ride mighty tides prompted humans to catch waves, and it remarks the beginning of surfing. No one is exactly sure about the origin of this sport, but there are theories which believe that it is almost 1000 years old. Surfing probably began as Polynesian people migrated from Sumatra in Indonesia. As a result, the sport spread through Fiji to Tahiti, and eventually, Hawaii was introduced with it. There are references that surfers were seen in Tahiti as early as the 1700s. Surfing has always mesmerized a large number of people. The joy of being driven on fast and smooth on the sea while standing on the surfboard is fascinating and enthralling. At present, Hawaii is one of the most popular surfing destinations. The surfing culture started in Hawaii in the 1700s, but it was quite different than today’s scenario. Previously, royalty ruled the Hawaiian’s water – surfing was reserved for royals only, and commoners were not allowed to surf. But over time, barriers were dropped, and surfing became a common sport for all. It became a sport of ability rather than a sport of elites. The expansion of sport also resulted in changing the surfboards and their shapes. People started customizing them as per their needs and began to explore surfing in a better way. New wave-riding techniques were found, and sport took a shift- it became more enjoyable. Instead of wooden longboards which weighed quite heavy and made it difficult to get out into the water, lighter Styrofoam surfboards were introduced. These boards had fins and provided with the ability to surf in challenging conditions and in winter months as well.  Thus, surfing achieved its rightful place and gained the attraction of masses. Over the decades, now surfing
Ocean, sea, and waves have always fascinated humans. The desire to ride mighty tides prompted humans to catch waves, and it remarks the beginning of s[……]
