The Stormrider Surf Guide

Author: Bruce Sutherland
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9780956245519
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
The Stormrider Surf Guide Indonesia & the Indian Ocean lifts the lid on what many believe are the best waves in the world. Cruise the exotic, swell-soaked shores of the Mentawais, Bali, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, then take a voyage of discovery around the isolated islands of the warm Indian Ocean. Stunning photos bring the waves to life and the crucial stats on swell, wind, tide and weather are just some of the reasons this indispensable surf guide should be top of the packing list. INTRODUCTION PAGES - Meteorology and Oceanography - Ocean Environment - Surf Culture - Stormrider Hotspots - Off the map overview SURF ZONES - Surf break descriptions - Stormrider Symbols - When to go - Swell and weather stats - Travel Information - Surf business locators ZOOM-IN SURF ZONES - Complete Stormrider Symbols - Expanded break descriptions - In-depth Travel Information

The Stormrider Surf Guide Europe

Author: Bruce Sutherland
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9780953984077
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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.

Wave-Finder Surf Guide

Author: Larry Blair
Publisher: Wavefinder Limited
ISBN: 9780958172653
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Provides surf information for breaks stretching from Timor to far north Sumatra and shows ocean floor type and wave direction, along with the optimal swell, tide and wind conditions.

Stormrider Surf Stories Indonesia

Author: Alex Dick-Read
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9781908520340
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Stormrider Surf Stories Indonesia brings together the richest, most diverse collection of surf tales ever published about the world's most wave-blessed archipelago. From 1930s Kuta to today, via the discoveries of iconic waves in the 1970s, adventure, mayhem and mysticism abound. Along the way, shipwrecks, tsunamis, volcanoes, bombs, beatings, malaria and death are all cheated by an intrepid cast of trailblazers and chancers. There are bold, idealistic and tube-blessed characters, as well as heartwarming narratives of love, joy and facecreasing comedy. This anthology charts Indonesia's invasion by surfers and the profound changes surfing brought to the communities it touched - from surf camps and 'surf slums' to the luxury charter boat industry, five-star hotels and the infinite other knock-on effects that continue today. Brought to life with full colour photos and maps, Stormrider Surf Stories Indonesia will entertain, educate and motivate anyone who's ever dreamed the surfer's dream.

Surfing Indonesia

Author: Leonard Lueras
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146290937X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Surfing Indonesia: A Search for the World's Most Perfect Waves is a guidebook to surfing at some of the most incredible surfing destinations in the world. Explore the history of Indonesia surfing and gain some insight from surfers alike. Surfing Indonesia takes you on a safari, an ultimate surfers dream; from the huge island of Sumatra in the west and Indonesia's "Far East" through Java, Bali, and Lombok Sumbawa. Detailed maps of important surfing sites Insightful essays by surfers for surfers More than 120 action pumped photographs If you like surfing or you are an inspiring surfer; this book will help guide you through the tips and tricks of the sport, including travel advisories, medical precautions, and safety hazards signs. And of course the spectacular views and places to surf in Indonesia are will be made aware to you.

Tropical Islands - Stormrider Surf Guide

Author: Bruce Sutherland
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9781908520333
Category : Surfing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 World Stormrider Surf Guide

Author: Bruce Sutherland
Publisher: Low Pressure Publishing
ISBN: 9781908520449
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 446

Book Description
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

Author: Antony Colas
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9780953984008
Category : Coasts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Information on where and when to surf plus pollution, erosion, hazards, access are covered in all the guides together with surf culture illuminating the history, surf media, contests and localism of the best surf spots around the world.

Indo Surf & Lingo

Author: Peter Neely
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957724655
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description

Surfing Indonesia

Author: Leonard Lueras
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indonesia
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Indonesia is well-known to surfers the world over as ""The Last Frontier"" of their sport. Indeed, except for Hawaii, where the ancient Polynesian sport of surfing orignated and was refined, no other maritime nation on Earth is so rich in challenges for accomplished waveriders. Periplus' team of renowned authors-photographers-surfers takes you on a safari that is the stuff of dreams?from the huge island of Sumatra in the west and on east through Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and Indonesia's ""Far East.""More than 120 action-pumped photographsInsightful essays by surfers for sur.