2. Chandler Kania Honors English IV Mrs. Saunders 9 January 2013
Surfing
Chandler Kania
Honors English IV
Mrs. Saunders
9 January 2013

3. Why Surfing? Raised on beach Vacations Interested in new things
Adrenaline rush

4. Uniqueness Surfing has no written rules. Unwritten yet followed:
If crowded, priority goes to whoever is first on their feet.
Don’t drop in if already occupied.

5. Origin of Surfing Native fishermen in Western Polynesia
Exercise done by chiefs and leaders
Relaxation considered by middleclass
Affluent members of society competed in tournaments

6. The Sport’s Popularity
Started off limited
Reasons:
Only native Hawaiians could surf
Physical demand
Locations suitable for surfing
Spiritually capability
1915 popularity spread to Australia
Surfing in harsher conditions
Wetsuit created by Jack O’Neil
Spark in America
Publicity through movies and magazines
ISA created in 1960

7. Surfboard Evolution The Olo The Alaia Changes Chiefs and noblemen
Commoners
Changes
Size
Shape
Fins
Construction materials

8. Surfboard Evolutionists
Tom Blake
Hollow Board
Fixed Fins
Wally Froiseth, John Kelly and Fran Heath
Hot Curl Board
George Downing
Gun Surfboard
Pete Peterson
Fiberglass Surfboard

9. Surfboard Materials Materials Size Leash Balsa Wood Redwood
Redwood + Balsa Wood
Fiberglass
Plastics
Styrofoam
Size
Long board (11ft+up)
Short board (6-10ft)
Leash
Pat O’Neill

10. How to Surf Necessities: Get comfortable with the ocean
Surfboard
Leash
Swim trunks
Location
Wax
Get comfortable with the ocean
Paddle to desired depth
Find suitable wave and paddle towards shore
Once on wave pop up and maintain balance

11. Wipeouts Avoid the board Take a deep breath
Close eyes above water, open once emerged
Stay on board to signal for help

12. What Did I Learn? Safety is a priority Time management is key
Surfing is a lot of fun

13. My Mentor
Douglas Evans
Alumni of UNCW
Surf instructor

14. Product

15. Obstacles
Busted mouth
Scheduling
Mentor accessibility

16. Closing
Questions
Thank you for your time!