Amazing Surfing Stories Tales of Incredible Waves and Remarkable Riders

Enjoy a wonderful hardback collection of thrilling surfing stories. This eclectic mix has something for everyone: from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles, to hilarious anecdotes of what goes on in among the breakers. There are stories of death and disaster as well as bravery and triumph. Bizarre and extreme tales rub shoulders with accounts of perfect breaks and beautiful beaches.   Immerse yourself in the legends of surfing like Laird Hamilton and Tom Curren as well as learning about some local heroes who never made the headlines. Epic battles among pros like Andy Irons and Kelly Slater are recounted alongside stories of bizarre waves and secret surf spots. There are strange encounters with playful dolphins and deadly sharks.   Travel from the giants that pound Pacific islands to freak standing waves hidden in tropical forests. Turn the pages to flick between the left and rights of the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and many strange places in between.   Each page-turning tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore heroes alike.

An eclectic mix of exciting stories every surfer will love This eclectic mix of surfing tales offers something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to hilarious anecdotes of what goes on among the breakers. There are stories of death and disaster as well as bravery and triumph. Bizarre and extreme occurrences share space with accounts of perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Throughout, surfing's greatest figures appear--Laird Hamilton and Tom Curren, the late legend Andy Irons and the ironman of surfing, Kelly Slater--alongside the local heroes who never made the headlines. From the UK to the USA, Europe to Australia, these stories from surfing's greatest places and faces will delight everyone who loves of the sport.