The world's leading surf-and-skate website. Features, news, environment, boards, wave pools, forecasts, movies, books, games, maps, and exclusive content. https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books 2024-12-04T01:22:02+00:00 SurferToday.com | Surfing, Bodyboarding, Kiteboarding and Windsurfing News Center. Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2024-08-14T10:54:50+00:00 2024-08-14T10:54:50+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/beyond-the-dream Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/beyond-the-dream-book.jpg" alt="Beyond the Dream: From the King of Pipeline to a Life of Serving and Inspiring Others" width="750" height="1146" loading="lazy"></p><h2>Joey Buran, one of the most recognizable and influential stars and personalities of surfing's rise to cultural prominence in the 1980s and later a renowned minister, published his long-anticipated memoir, "Beyond the Dream."</h2> <p>"Beyond the Dream" commemorates the 40th anniversary of Buran's signature professional surfing accomplishment of a brilliant 10-year career - <a title="The Greatest of Days': Joey Buran wins the 1984 Pipeline Masters" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-day-joey-buran-won-the-1984-pipeline-masters"><strong>winning the coveted 1984 Pipeline Masters</strong></a> in Hawaii, the sport's most prestigious event.</p> <p>Not only that but right after winning surfing's Super Bowl, Buran shocked the surfing world by retiring shortly thereafter, in the prime of his career, to pursue a second, higher calling.</p> <p>He became a minister and then impacted and inspired others through his subsequent 37 years of service, his signature work being through Calvary Chapel and the Worship Generation, which celebrates its own 25th anniversary in 2025.</p> <p>"When editor Robert Yehling brought 'Beyond the Dream' to my attention, I immediately knew that it would be the perfect fit for our Transformation Media Books imprint, with its combo of Buran's meteoric rise in the sport of surfing, followed by a difficult period of his life and subsequent spiritual calling to be a minister," noted Transformation Media publisher Jennifer Geist.</p> <p>"Threaded through both sides of Buran's story is his incredible love of life and positive attitude, which are sure to exhilarate readers, whether they're sports fans, memoir lovers, or most interested in his spiritual journey."</p> <p>"I'm willing to bet no matter which topic brings readers to Buran's memoir, they will find inspiration throughout his compelling life story, from California Kid to Worship Generation founder."</p> <p>"Beyond the Dream" fully captures Buran's incandescent personality, storytelling prowess, and deeper meaning of attaining our inner and outer greatness, which for him began as a wave-hungry 12-year-old obsessed with one thing - winning the Pipeline Masters, surfing's most revered event, which he first saw on ABC's Wide World of Sports in the 1970s.</p> <p>He chased that dream to its satisfying conclusion, along the way becoming the first US mainland surfer to finish in the Top 8 in the world, and also became the face of a sport and culture on the rise with media throughout the world.</p> <p>His relentless desire to win and confident, open-hearted, and, at times, brash ways of sharing his sport with the world drew an entire generation to the beach.</p> <p>He helped create surfing's cultural boom through music, TV, fashion, and competition.</p> <p>All of this came to his great climactic moment when he won the 1984 Pipeline Masters - 12 years after first telling his mother he would do so.</p> <p>After he retired from competing, Buran founded and produced the US Pro Tour of Surfing, but his later calling lay even higher - in ministerial service.</p> <p>In 1988, Buran joined Calvary Chapel as a minister.</p> <p>Following a year of service in California, Virginia, and Vermont, he returned home, got back in the water, and won the coveted World Masters Surfing Championships (for former world tour surfers over 35).</p> <p>In 2000, he formed what has become one of the greatest youth ministries of our time, Worship Generation, in his home of Huntington Beach. </p> <p>During his service with Worship Generation, Buran's love of mentoring spilled over to surfing.</p> <p>He became the coach for three national teams - USA, Chile, and Great Britain - and led Team USA to the 2017 Gold Medal. Members of that team later went on to top-of-the-rankings pro tour careers.</p> <p>Through it all, Buran's love of his family, his faith, and surfing run like three unbreakable threads.</p> <p>"Beyond the Dream" captures the highs, lows, and critical decision-making moments of a singular life that speaks to just how far we can carry our dreams if we are willing to do whatever it takes to make the biggest steps forward - and how much they can transform not only our own lives but others in the process.</p> <p>"Beyond the Dream" sees the light of day in late 2024, in time for the 40th anniversary commemoration of Buran's victory at Pipeline Masters and leading up to the 25th anniversary of the Worship Generation.</p> <p>It is published in trade paperback and hardcover, as well as an ebook for all readers.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Joey Buran<br>Publisher: Transformation Media Books (September 3, 2024)<br>Language: English<br>Paperback: 268 pages<br>ISBN-10: 1956897445<br>ISBN-13: 978-1956897449<br>Dimensions: 9x6x0.6 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/beyond-the-dream-book.jpg" alt="Beyond the Dream: From the King of Pipeline to a Life of Serving and Inspiring Others" width="750" height="1146" loading="lazy"></p><h2>Joey Buran, one of the most recognizable and influential stars and personalities of surfing's rise to cultural prominence in the 1980s and later a renowned minister, published his long-anticipated memoir, "Beyond the Dream."</h2> <p>"Beyond the Dream" commemorates the 40th anniversary of Buran's signature professional surfing accomplishment of a brilliant 10-year career - <a title="The Greatest of Days': Joey Buran wins the 1984 Pipeline Masters" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-day-joey-buran-won-the-1984-pipeline-masters"><strong>winning the coveted 1984 Pipeline Masters</strong></a> in Hawaii, the sport's most prestigious event.</p> <p>Not only that but right after winning surfing's Super Bowl, Buran shocked the surfing world by retiring shortly thereafter, in the prime of his career, to pursue a second, higher calling.</p> <p>He became a minister and then impacted and inspired others through his subsequent 37 years of service, his signature work being through Calvary Chapel and the Worship Generation, which celebrates its own 25th anniversary in 2025.</p> <p>"When editor Robert Yehling brought 'Beyond the Dream' to my attention, I immediately knew that it would be the perfect fit for our Transformation Media Books imprint, with its combo of Buran's meteoric rise in the sport of surfing, followed by a difficult period of his life and subsequent spiritual calling to be a minister," noted Transformation Media publisher Jennifer Geist.</p> <p>"Threaded through both sides of Buran's story is his incredible love of life and positive attitude, which are sure to exhilarate readers, whether they're sports fans, memoir lovers, or most interested in his spiritual journey."</p> <p>"I'm willing to bet no matter which topic brings readers to Buran's memoir, they will find inspiration throughout his compelling life story, from California Kid to Worship Generation founder."</p> <p>"Beyond the Dream" fully captures Buran's incandescent personality, storytelling prowess, and deeper meaning of attaining our inner and outer greatness, which for him began as a wave-hungry 12-year-old obsessed with one thing - winning the Pipeline Masters, surfing's most revered event, which he first saw on ABC's Wide World of Sports in the 1970s.</p> <p>He chased that dream to its satisfying conclusion, along the way becoming the first US mainland surfer to finish in the Top 8 in the world, and also became the face of a sport and culture on the rise with media throughout the world.</p> <p>His relentless desire to win and confident, open-hearted, and, at times, brash ways of sharing his sport with the world drew an entire generation to the beach.</p> <p>He helped create surfing's cultural boom through music, TV, fashion, and competition.</p> <p>All of this came to his great climactic moment when he won the 1984 Pipeline Masters - 12 years after first telling his mother he would do so.</p> <p>After he retired from competing, Buran founded and produced the US Pro Tour of Surfing, but his later calling lay even higher - in ministerial service.</p> <p>In 1988, Buran joined Calvary Chapel as a minister.</p> <p>Following a year of service in California, Virginia, and Vermont, he returned home, got back in the water, and won the coveted World Masters Surfing Championships (for former world tour surfers over 35).</p> <p>In 2000, he formed what has become one of the greatest youth ministries of our time, Worship Generation, in his home of Huntington Beach. </p> <p>During his service with Worship Generation, Buran's love of mentoring spilled over to surfing.</p> <p>He became the coach for three national teams - USA, Chile, and Great Britain - and led Team USA to the 2017 Gold Medal. Members of that team later went on to top-of-the-rankings pro tour careers.</p> <p>Through it all, Buran's love of his family, his faith, and surfing run like three unbreakable threads.</p> <p>"Beyond the Dream" captures the highs, lows, and critical decision-making moments of a singular life that speaks to just how far we can carry our dreams if we are willing to do whatever it takes to make the biggest steps forward - and how much they can transform not only our own lives but others in the process.</p> <p>"Beyond the Dream" sees the light of day in late 2024, in time for the 40th anniversary commemoration of Buran's victory at Pipeline Masters and leading up to the 25th anniversary of the Worship Generation.</p> <p>It is published in trade paperback and hardcover, as well as an ebook for all readers.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Joey Buran<br>Publisher: Transformation Media Books (September 3, 2024)<br>Language: English<br>Paperback: 268 pages<br>ISBN-10: 1956897445<br>ISBN-13: 978-1956897449<br>Dimensions: 9x6x0.6 inches</p> 2022-10-11T10:01:00+00:00 2022-10-11T10:01:00+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/the-surf-atlas Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/the-surf-atlas.jpg" alt="The Surf Atlas: Iconic Waves and Surfing Hinterlands" width="750" height="937" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"The Surf Atlas: Iconic Waves and Surfing Hinterlands" is a compendium of the world's most unique, unusual, and iconic surf destinations.</h2> <p>In an ever-growing digital world, quality surf books are a rare opportunity to enlighten a surfer's soul.</p> <p>Berlin-based publishing house Gestalten is paying a golden tribute to the art of surfing with the release of one the finest publications dedicated to the topic.</p> <p>"The Surf Atlas" is a glorious 320-page hardcover book featuring an elegantly balanced formula of words and photos of some of the planet's greatest waves and surf breaks.</p> <p>Tame monsters at Mavericks, surf beneath the <a title="Northern Lights: 100 interesting facts about Aurora Borealis" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/northern-lights-100-interesting-facts-about-aurora-borealis"><strong>Northern Lights </strong></a>in Norway, warm up on Ghana's equatorial waves, ride tidal bores down a river in England, chase mirages across the deserts of Oman, and dance down your longboard in Waikiki.</p> <p>Geographically organized across six regions - Africa, Asia, Europe, Central and South America, North America, Oceania, and the Pacific - "The Surf Atlas" celebrates adventure, exploration, and the dizzying diversity of our surfing world.</p> <p>The description of each surfing spot is accompanied by a quick guide with information on experience levels, the best time to visit, what to bring, what to do when it's flat, local tips, and additional things to do in the region.</p> <p>The book features words and photos by Luke Gartside, who has been traveling the world, documenting surf culture, and meeting intriguing characters.</p> <p>It feels great to touch - and even smell - "The Surf Atlas" paper quality.</p> <p>Plus, each page is an ode to Nature's beauty and surfing's distinctive ballet across the waves.</p> <p>"From the teeming metropolis to the remote jungle village, the snow-covered beach to the baking equatorial shore, it seems that now almost wherever there are waves, there are surfers," notes Gartside.</p> <p>"Some are dedicated to pushing their limits in watery mountains the size of five-story buildings. Others are focused on the most effortless traverse of a perfect waist-high peeler."</p> <p>"Many consider it a sport, others an art, and some even a means of healing, empowerment, and community cohesion."</p> <p>"But wherever you go, all remain united by its universal draw; the simple but supreme pleasure of the ride," concludes the author.</p> <p>"The Surf Atlas" is a book for everyone who appreciates the magical side of surfing and aims to know more about the world's most famous waves.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Luke Gartside<br />Publisher: Gestalten (September 20, 2022)<br />Language: English<br />Paperback: 320 pages<br />ISBN-10: 3967040585<br />ISBN-13: 978-3967040586<br />Dimensions: 9.65 x 1.34 x 12.01 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/the-surf-atlas.jpg" alt="The Surf Atlas: Iconic Waves and Surfing Hinterlands" width="750" height="937" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"The Surf Atlas: Iconic Waves and Surfing Hinterlands" is a compendium of the world's most unique, unusual, and iconic surf destinations.</h2> <p>In an ever-growing digital world, quality surf books are a rare opportunity to enlighten a surfer's soul.</p> <p>Berlin-based publishing house Gestalten is paying a golden tribute to the art of surfing with the release of one the finest publications dedicated to the topic.</p> <p>"The Surf Atlas" is a glorious 320-page hardcover book featuring an elegantly balanced formula of words and photos of some of the planet's greatest waves and surf breaks.</p> <p>Tame monsters at Mavericks, surf beneath the <a title="Northern Lights: 100 interesting facts about Aurora Borealis" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/northern-lights-100-interesting-facts-about-aurora-borealis"><strong>Northern Lights </strong></a>in Norway, warm up on Ghana's equatorial waves, ride tidal bores down a river in England, chase mirages across the deserts of Oman, and dance down your longboard in Waikiki.</p> <p>Geographically organized across six regions - Africa, Asia, Europe, Central and South America, North America, Oceania, and the Pacific - "The Surf Atlas" celebrates adventure, exploration, and the dizzying diversity of our surfing world.</p> <p>The description of each surfing spot is accompanied by a quick guide with information on experience levels, the best time to visit, what to bring, what to do when it's flat, local tips, and additional things to do in the region.</p> <p>The book features words and photos by Luke Gartside, who has been traveling the world, documenting surf culture, and meeting intriguing characters.</p> <p>It feels great to touch - and even smell - "The Surf Atlas" paper quality.</p> <p>Plus, each page is an ode to Nature's beauty and surfing's distinctive ballet across the waves.</p> <p>"From the teeming metropolis to the remote jungle village, the snow-covered beach to the baking equatorial shore, it seems that now almost wherever there are waves, there are surfers," notes Gartside.</p> <p>"Some are dedicated to pushing their limits in watery mountains the size of five-story buildings. Others are focused on the most effortless traverse of a perfect waist-high peeler."</p> <p>"Many consider it a sport, others an art, and some even a means of healing, empowerment, and community cohesion."</p> <p>"But wherever you go, all remain united by its universal draw; the simple but supreme pleasure of the ride," concludes the author.</p> <p>"The Surf Atlas" is a book for everyone who appreciates the magical side of surfing and aims to know more about the world's most famous waves.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Luke Gartside<br />Publisher: Gestalten (September 20, 2022)<br />Language: English<br />Paperback: 320 pages<br />ISBN-10: 3967040585<br />ISBN-13: 978-3967040586<br />Dimensions: 9.65 x 1.34 x 12.01 inches</p> 2022-05-16T10:44:00+00:00 2022-05-16T10:44:00+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/stand-up-paddleboarding-in-great-britain Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/surf-books/stand-up-paddleboarding-in-great-britain.jpg" alt="Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain" width="750" height="948" loading="lazy"></p><h2>In a world that makes so many demands upon us each day, with little time to be, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has given so many of us the opportunity to be a beginner once more, to fall and try again, and to celebrate the small steps along the way.</h2> <p>We have found friendships and freedom, learned that maybe we are stronger and more courageous than we thought, and there is an adventure on our doorstep if we pause to look around.</p> <p>It's a chance to walk on water and appreciate that we all belong there.</p> <p>"Paddleboarding has brought a sense of community, joy, strength, and purpose that I had forgotten was possible outside my roles as a mother, daughter, sister, and friend," explains author Jo Moseley.</p> <p>"My connection to the environment and to look after the waterways that bring such happiness has deepened."</p> <p>"I never claim to be the fastest, strongest, or fittest paddleboarder; I have watched in awe the technical skills of those who have so generously shared their time with me as I researched this book."</p> <p>"Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain" aims to share these possibilities of place and people with readers.</p> <p>You'll meet paddleboarding friends and heroes and explore the magic of the rivers, lakes, lochs, harbors, beaches, canals, and coasts that they are lucky enough to call home. </p> <p>Paddleboarding and the SUP community have grown hugely over the last few years.</p> <p>According to British Canoeing, members who tick SUP as their primary interest have grown by 229 percent from October 2019.</p> <p>It is the fastest-growing discipline within its membership. Of the SUP paddlers, 51 percent are female, and 73 percent of its SUP membership is between 30 and 60 years old.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Jo Moseley<br />Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing Ltd (June 2, 2022)<br />Language: English<br />Paperback: 192 pages<br />ISBN-10: 1839811498<br />ISBN-13: 978-1839811494<br />Dimensions: 17.8 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/surf-books/stand-up-paddleboarding-in-great-britain.jpg" alt="Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain" width="750" height="948" loading="lazy"></p><h2>In a world that makes so many demands upon us each day, with little time to be, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has given so many of us the opportunity to be a beginner once more, to fall and try again, and to celebrate the small steps along the way.</h2> <p>We have found friendships and freedom, learned that maybe we are stronger and more courageous than we thought, and there is an adventure on our doorstep if we pause to look around.</p> <p>It's a chance to walk on water and appreciate that we all belong there.</p> <p>"Paddleboarding has brought a sense of community, joy, strength, and purpose that I had forgotten was possible outside my roles as a mother, daughter, sister, and friend," explains author Jo Moseley.</p> <p>"My connection to the environment and to look after the waterways that bring such happiness has deepened."</p> <p>"I never claim to be the fastest, strongest, or fittest paddleboarder; I have watched in awe the technical skills of those who have so generously shared their time with me as I researched this book."</p> <p>"Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain" aims to share these possibilities of place and people with readers.</p> <p>You'll meet paddleboarding friends and heroes and explore the magic of the rivers, lakes, lochs, harbors, beaches, canals, and coasts that they are lucky enough to call home. </p> <p>Paddleboarding and the SUP community have grown hugely over the last few years.</p> <p>According to British Canoeing, members who tick SUP as their primary interest have grown by 229 percent from October 2019.</p> <p>It is the fastest-growing discipline within its membership. Of the SUP paddlers, 51 percent are female, and 73 percent of its SUP membership is between 30 and 60 years old.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Jo Moseley<br />Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing Ltd (June 2, 2022)<br />Language: English<br />Paperback: 192 pages<br />ISBN-10: 1839811498<br />ISBN-13: 978-1839811494<br />Dimensions: 17.8 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm</p> 2021-05-12T14:12:49+00:00 2021-05-12T14:12:49+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/a-surfer-in-the-white-house Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/a-surfer-in-the-white-house.jpg" alt="A Surfer In The White House" width="750" height="1126" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"A Surfer In The White House" is one of those books that deserve to be on any surfer's bookshelf - ready to be read and re-read every once in a while.</h2> <p>In under 200 pages - we wish there were more - <a title="Robert Caughlan" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/author/robert-caughlan"><strong>Robert Caughlan</strong></a> reveals how he helped create awareness for surf environmentalism in a time when oil was the new gold.</p> <p>As a political communication professional, Rob "Birdlegs" Caughlan worked with American governors, congressmen, congresswomen, and senators.</p> <p>Eventually, he joined the Jimmy Carter campaign team, which led him to the White House in 1977.</p> <p>As a passionate surfer, the author has never sold his soul to corporate interests, even though he admits he had to negotiate some battles in order to win the war.</p> <p>"A Surfer In The White House" perfectly blends humor with serious topics, including politics, media, lobbies of all sorts, company strategies, and public relations.</p> <p>"Birdlegs" was also one of the pioneers of the <a title="Surfrider Foundation: interesting facts about the environmental organization" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/surfrider-foundation-interesting-facts-about-the-environmental-organization"><strong>Surfrider Foundation</strong></a> and worked hard to win dramatic legal battles in the organization's early days.</p> <p>Caughlan is one of surfing's few environmental heroes and probably the only one who worked alongside an American president in the White House.</p> <p>His memoirs are full of anecdotes and yarns, but you never stop feeling that this man played a critical role in defending and standing for what's best for the American people and the world.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Rob Caughlan<br>Publisher: Rob Caughlan (April 21, 2020)<br>Language: English<br>Paperback: 194 pages<br>ISBN-10: 0578666391<br>ISBN-13: 978-0578666396<br>Item Weight: 9.4 ounces<br>Dimensions: 6 x 0.41 x 9 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/a-surfer-in-the-white-house.jpg" alt="A Surfer In The White House" width="750" height="1126" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"A Surfer In The White House" is one of those books that deserve to be on any surfer's bookshelf - ready to be read and re-read every once in a while.</h2> <p>In under 200 pages - we wish there were more - <a title="Robert Caughlan" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/author/robert-caughlan"><strong>Robert Caughlan</strong></a> reveals how he helped create awareness for surf environmentalism in a time when oil was the new gold.</p> <p>As a political communication professional, Rob "Birdlegs" Caughlan worked with American governors, congressmen, congresswomen, and senators.</p> <p>Eventually, he joined the Jimmy Carter campaign team, which led him to the White House in 1977.</p> <p>As a passionate surfer, the author has never sold his soul to corporate interests, even though he admits he had to negotiate some battles in order to win the war.</p> <p>"A Surfer In The White House" perfectly blends humor with serious topics, including politics, media, lobbies of all sorts, company strategies, and public relations.</p> <p>"Birdlegs" was also one of the pioneers of the <a title="Surfrider Foundation: interesting facts about the environmental organization" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/environment/surfrider-foundation-interesting-facts-about-the-environmental-organization"><strong>Surfrider Foundation</strong></a> and worked hard to win dramatic legal battles in the organization's early days.</p> <p>Caughlan is one of surfing's few environmental heroes and probably the only one who worked alongside an American president in the White House.</p> <p>His memoirs are full of anecdotes and yarns, but you never stop feeling that this man played a critical role in defending and standing for what's best for the American people and the world.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Rob Caughlan<br>Publisher: Rob Caughlan (April 21, 2020)<br>Language: English<br>Paperback: 194 pages<br>ISBN-10: 0578666391<br>ISBN-13: 978-0578666396<br>Item Weight: 9.4 ounces<br>Dimensions: 6 x 0.41 x 9 inches</p> 2020-06-23T10:00:03+00:00 2020-06-23T10:00:03+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/she-surf-the-rise-of-female-surfing Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/she-surf-the-rise-of-female-surfing.jpg" alt="She Surf: The Rise of Female Surfing" width="750" height="937" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"She Surf: The Rise of Female Surfing" is a stunning book about what it means to be a female surfer in this world.</h2> <p>Lauren L. Hill reflects on the challenges and the accomplishments of women's surfing in the past 100 years.</p> <p>The publication features 256 pages with over 200 photos and 26 surfer profiles.</p> <p>The book honors the life of women who helped define the art of surfing, from the sport's Polynesian roots to the beaches of California and the world.</p> <p>Hill invites everyone to explore the planet's finest surf breaks through an eco-friendly female perspective.</p> <p>"She Surf" is a key publication in any surfer's library.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Lauren L. Hill (Editor), gestalten (Editor)<br />Hardcover: 256 pages<br />Publisher: gestalten (June 16, 2020)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 3899559983<br />ISBN-13: 978-3899559989<br />Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.1 x 10.2 inches<br />Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/she-surf-the-rise-of-female-surfing.jpg" alt="She Surf: The Rise of Female Surfing" width="750" height="937" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"She Surf: The Rise of Female Surfing" is a stunning book about what it means to be a female surfer in this world.</h2> <p>Lauren L. Hill reflects on the challenges and the accomplishments of women's surfing in the past 100 years.</p> <p>The publication features 256 pages with over 200 photos and 26 surfer profiles.</p> <p>The book honors the life of women who helped define the art of surfing, from the sport's Polynesian roots to the beaches of California and the world.</p> <p>Hill invites everyone to explore the planet's finest surf breaks through an eco-friendly female perspective.</p> <p>"She Surf" is a key publication in any surfer's library.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Lauren L. Hill (Editor), gestalten (Editor)<br />Hardcover: 256 pages<br />Publisher: gestalten (June 16, 2020)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 3899559983<br />ISBN-13: 978-3899559989<br />Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.1 x 10.2 inches<br />Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds</p> 2020-02-15T13:04:37+00:00 2020-02-15T13:04:37+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/the-world-stormrider-surf-guide Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/the-world-stormrider-surf-guide.jpg" alt="The World Stormrider Surf Guide" width="750" height="991" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"The World Stormrider Surf Guide" combines the three volumes of The World Stormrider Guide" into one behemoth 450-page, XL format book.</h2> <p>Since Low Pressure started making these surf guides in 1989, the world population has risen by 2.1 billion (40 percent).</p> <p>The internet has brought us the magic of Google Earth, webcams, surf alerts, and super accurate forecasts.</p> <p>Alongside this, we've seen the unimaginable growth of the surf camp, surf charter, and surf school.</p> <p>Thankfully, though, some things have not changed, and we are still globe-trotting. Antony Colas has clocked up to 200+ surf trips to over 50 countries.</p> <p>This book is a starting point to explore a whole world of wave possibilities, where the experience of meeting new people and cultures with an open mind is just as precious as the stoke of finding and riding a new wave that may have otherwise gone unridden.</p> <p>"The World Stormrider Surf Guide" is an essential book for surfers who seek to explore new, uncharted territories.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Bruce Sutherland, Antony Colas<br />Publisher: Wilderness Press<br />Language: English<br />Edition: 1st Edition<br />Format: Hardcover<br />Number of Pages: 446 pages<br />ISBN-10: 1908520442<br />ISBN-13: 978-1908520449<br />Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 13 inches<br />Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/the-world-stormrider-surf-guide.jpg" alt="The World Stormrider Surf Guide" width="750" height="991" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"The World Stormrider Surf Guide" combines the three volumes of The World Stormrider Guide" into one behemoth 450-page, XL format book.</h2> <p>Since Low Pressure started making these surf guides in 1989, the world population has risen by 2.1 billion (40 percent).</p> <p>The internet has brought us the magic of Google Earth, webcams, surf alerts, and super accurate forecasts.</p> <p>Alongside this, we've seen the unimaginable growth of the surf camp, surf charter, and surf school.</p> <p>Thankfully, though, some things have not changed, and we are still globe-trotting. Antony Colas has clocked up to 200+ surf trips to over 50 countries.</p> <p>This book is a starting point to explore a whole world of wave possibilities, where the experience of meeting new people and cultures with an open mind is just as precious as the stoke of finding and riding a new wave that may have otherwise gone unridden.</p> <p>"The World Stormrider Surf Guide" is an essential book for surfers who seek to explore new, uncharted territories.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Bruce Sutherland, Antony Colas<br />Publisher: Wilderness Press<br />Language: English<br />Edition: 1st Edition<br />Format: Hardcover<br />Number of Pages: 446 pages<br />ISBN-10: 1908520442<br />ISBN-13: 978-1908520449<br />Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 13 inches<br />Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds</p> 2019-09-04T14:43:17+00:00 2019-09-04T14:43:17+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/surf-like-a-girl Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surf-like-a-girl.jpg" alt="Surf Like a Girl" width="750" height="932" loading="lazy"></p><h2>If you think surfing is a male-dominated sport, think again.</h2> <p>The 30 female surfers profiled in this stunning hardcover book can ride a wave with the best of them.</p> <p>The performers hail from all over corners of the globe.</p> <p>Each one of them is featured in breathtaking photography and with their own inspirational thoughts and words.</p> <p>Carolina Amell, the author of this 256-page masterpiece, captured these surfers' talent on and off the waves and paid the tribute all women in contemporary surfing deserve.</p> <p>"Surf Like a Girl" is a must-have title for both male and female wave riders.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Carolina Amell<br />Publisher: Prestel<br />Language: English<br />Edition: 1st Edition<br />Format: Hardcover<br />Number of Pages: 256 pages<br />ISBN-10: 379138595X<br />ISBN-13: 978-3791385952<br />Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 1.1 x 12 inches<br />Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surf-like-a-girl.jpg" alt="Surf Like a Girl" width="750" height="932" loading="lazy"></p><h2>If you think surfing is a male-dominated sport, think again.</h2> <p>The 30 female surfers profiled in this stunning hardcover book can ride a wave with the best of them.</p> <p>The performers hail from all over corners of the globe.</p> <p>Each one of them is featured in breathtaking photography and with their own inspirational thoughts and words.</p> <p>Carolina Amell, the author of this 256-page masterpiece, captured these surfers' talent on and off the waves and paid the tribute all women in contemporary surfing deserve.</p> <p>"Surf Like a Girl" is a must-have title for both male and female wave riders.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Carolina Amell<br />Publisher: Prestel<br />Language: English<br />Edition: 1st Edition<br />Format: Hardcover<br />Number of Pages: 256 pages<br />ISBN-10: 379138595X<br />ISBN-13: 978-3791385952<br />Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 1.1 x 12 inches<br />Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds</p> 2018-10-01T10:19:56+00:00 2018-10-01T10:19:56+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/surf-tribe Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surf-tribe.jpg" alt="Surf Tribe" width="750" height="954" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"Surf Tribe" represents a photographic look into the heart of surf culture.</h2> <p>Belgian award-winning photographer Stephan Vanfleteren explores his passion for black-and-white photography and captures vivid portraits of some of the past, present, and future names of surfing.</p> <p>Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton, John John Florence, Bethany Hamilton, Stephanie Gilmore, Mickey Munoz, Filipe Toledo, Mick Fanning, Greg Noll, Tom Carroll, and Joel Parkinson are only some of the 300 grand photos taken and poured into this stunning publication.</p> <p>The book features a foreword by Hawaiian surfing legend Gerry Lopez.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Stephan Vanfleteren<br />Hardcover: 400 pages<br />Publisher: Cannibal Publishing (June 30, 2018)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 9492677369<br />ISBN-13: 978-9492677365<br />Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1.8 x 11.4 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surf-tribe.jpg" alt="Surf Tribe" width="750" height="954" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"Surf Tribe" represents a photographic look into the heart of surf culture.</h2> <p>Belgian award-winning photographer Stephan Vanfleteren explores his passion for black-and-white photography and captures vivid portraits of some of the past, present, and future names of surfing.</p> <p>Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton, John John Florence, Bethany Hamilton, Stephanie Gilmore, Mickey Munoz, Filipe Toledo, Mick Fanning, Greg Noll, Tom Carroll, and Joel Parkinson are only some of the 300 grand photos taken and poured into this stunning publication.</p> <p>The book features a foreword by Hawaiian surfing legend Gerry Lopez.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Stephan Vanfleteren<br />Hardcover: 400 pages<br />Publisher: Cannibal Publishing (June 30, 2018)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 9492677369<br />ISBN-13: 978-9492677365<br />Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 1.8 x 11.4 inches</p> 2011-05-09T14:48:37+00:00 2011-05-09T14:48:37+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/surfing-with-sartre Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surfing-with-sartre.jpg" alt="Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry into a Life of Meaning" width="750" height="1157" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry into a Life of Meaning," by Aaron James, uses surfing to explore key concepts in philosophy and shows readers how they might live more meaningful and intentional lives.</h2> <p>"This book is about surfing, and not," we can read in the introduction.</p> <p>Why? Because it smartly blends the thoughts of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre with the advent of surf culture.</p> <p>"Surfing With Sartre," written by philosophy professor and lifelong surfer Aaron James, uses the lens of surfing to explain philosophy in a way that is clear and entertaining.</p> <p>James is the bestselling author of "Assholes: A Theory."</p> <p>The New York Times Book Review writes that "Surfing With Sartre" has "a marvelous analysis," and NPR calls it "erudite yet engaging" and "profound in its clarity."</p> <p>"Surfing With Sartre" would make a great summer read while we wait for the low tide and the waves to appear on the horizon.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Aaron James<br />Paperback: 352 pages<br />Publisher: Anchor; Reprint edition (May 1, 2018)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 1101970154<br />ISBN-13: 978-1101970157<br />Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surfing-with-sartre.jpg" alt="Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry into a Life of Meaning" width="750" height="1157" loading="lazy"></p><h2>"Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry into a Life of Meaning," by Aaron James, uses surfing to explore key concepts in philosophy and shows readers how they might live more meaningful and intentional lives.</h2> <p>"This book is about surfing, and not," we can read in the introduction.</p> <p>Why? Because it smartly blends the thoughts of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre with the advent of surf culture.</p> <p>"Surfing With Sartre," written by philosophy professor and lifelong surfer Aaron James, uses the lens of surfing to explain philosophy in a way that is clear and entertaining.</p> <p>James is the bestselling author of "Assholes: A Theory."</p> <p>The New York Times Book Review writes that "Surfing With Sartre" has "a marvelous analysis," and NPR calls it "erudite yet engaging" and "profound in its clarity."</p> <p>"Surfing With Sartre" would make a great summer read while we wait for the low tide and the waves to appear on the horizon.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Aaron James<br />Paperback: 352 pages<br />Publisher: Anchor; Reprint edition (May 1, 2018)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 1101970154<br />ISBN-13: 978-1101970157<br />Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 8 inches</p> 2017-11-07T11:14:00+00:00 2017-11-07T11:14:00+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/malama-honua-hokulea-a-voyage-of-hope Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/malama-honua-hokulea-a-voyage-of-hope.jpg" alt="Malama Honua: Hokule&#039;a - A Voyage Of Hope" width="750" height="1053" loading="lazy"></p><h2>In May 2014, the Polynesian Voyaging Society's Hokule'a set sail from Hawaii on a 40,000 nautical mile-long journey across the world.</h2> <p>The 352-page book by Jennifer Allen (author),‎ John McCaskill (illustrator),‎ and John Bilderback (photographer) documents the story of the iconic watercraft's adventure.</p> <p>With climate change in mind, the Hokule'a crew visited over 150 ports and dozens of countries.</p> <p>"Malama Honua: Hokule'a - A Voyage Of Hope" witnesses an adventure that helps change our planet for the better.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Jennifer Allen (Author),‎ John McCaskill (Illustrator),‎ John Bilderback (Photographer)<br />Hardcover: 352 pages<br />Publisher: Patagonia (October 3, 2017)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 1938340698<br />ISBN-13: 978-1938340697<br />Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.2 x 11.8 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/malama-honua-hokulea-a-voyage-of-hope.jpg" alt="Malama Honua: Hokule&#039;a - A Voyage Of Hope" width="750" height="1053" loading="lazy"></p><h2>In May 2014, the Polynesian Voyaging Society's Hokule'a set sail from Hawaii on a 40,000 nautical mile-long journey across the world.</h2> <p>The 352-page book by Jennifer Allen (author),‎ John McCaskill (illustrator),‎ and John Bilderback (photographer) documents the story of the iconic watercraft's adventure.</p> <p>With climate change in mind, the Hokule'a crew visited over 150 ports and dozens of countries.</p> <p>"Malama Honua: Hokule'a - A Voyage Of Hope" witnesses an adventure that helps change our planet for the better.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Jennifer Allen (Author),‎ John McCaskill (Illustrator),‎ John Bilderback (Photographer)<br />Hardcover: 352 pages<br />Publisher: Patagonia (October 3, 2017)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 1938340698<br />ISBN-13: 978-1938340697<br />Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.2 x 11.8 inches</p> 2017-10-18T18:18:00+00:00 2017-10-18T18:18:00+00:00 https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-books/surf-flex Luís M. Pinto

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surf-flex.jpg" alt="Surf Flex: Flexibility, Yoga, and Conditioning Exercises for Surfers"></p><h2>Develop the flexibility and agility you need to become a power surfer.</h2> <p>The book shares a complete fitness program, which includes strength training, cardiovascular endurance routines, yoga, balance workouts, and injury prevention tips.</p> <p>Learn to exercise your core muscles - hips, back, and abs - and get ready for the most extreme ocean conditions.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Paul Frediani<br />Paperback: 182 pages<br />Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; 3rd Printing edition (September 2001)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 1578260787<br />ISBN-13: 978-1578260782<br />Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 9.1 inches</p>

<p><img src="https://www.surfertoday.com//images/books/surf-flex.jpg" alt="Surf Flex: Flexibility, Yoga, and Conditioning Exercises for Surfers"></p><h2>Develop the flexibility and agility you need to become a power surfer.</h2> <p>The book shares a complete fitness program, which includes strength training, cardiovascular endurance routines, yoga, balance workouts, and injury prevention tips.</p> <p>Learn to exercise your core muscles - hips, back, and abs - and get ready for the most extreme ocean conditions.</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Book Details</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Author: Paul Frediani<br />Paperback: 182 pages<br />Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; 3rd Printing edition (September 2001)<br />Language: English<br />ISBN-10: 1578260787<br />ISBN-13: 978-1578260782<br />Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 9.1 inches</p>