The Longboard Travel Guide: A Guide to the World's 100 Best Longboarding Waves

Bleakley, Sam (2013) The Longboard Travel Guide: A Guide to the World's 100 Best Longboarding Waves. Orca Publications, Newquay, Cornwall, UK. ISBN 978-0956789341

Abstract / Summary

The Longboard Travel Guide is the first surf guidebook written specifically for longboarders. Loaded with mouth-watering lineup photos, the book describes 100 of the best longboard waves in the world and offers insider tips on how to ride them. From the Maldives to Australia s Gold Coast, from Costa Rica to Fiji, from Samoa to Sri Lanka, all the classic destinations are here. A smorgasbord of less-well known areas is also included for adventurous surfers who thirst for uncrowded waves. The book covers every aspect of surf travel for longboarders: where to go, where to stay, what gear to take, how to get in shape for your trip and how to stay healthy abroad. Longboarders of all ages and abilities will benefit from the practical advice offered by a writing team of seasoned travellers and pros. There s plenty to soak up, whether you re planning a road trip to Europe, a cold-water trip to Iceland, or a boat trip to the Maldives. A selection of real-life traveller s tales illustrate the pleasure and pain experienced by loggers searching for the elusive perfect wave.

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