Surfing Lessons
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Surfing is one of the most popular activities in Hawai'i, where a surfer rides an ocean wave for as long as he can.
Here on #Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawai'i, USA, you may catch surfing lessons.
Before the 18th century European colonization, Polynesian Hawaiians enjoyed body-surfing on thin pieces of wood called alaia.
Today, the sport has diversified to body boarding, long & short boarding, and boardless bodysurfing.
The modern surfboard is normally made with synthetic materials such as fiberglass and foam.
Surfing is a popular sport around the world, and it became an Olympic competition in 2016.
In Hawai'i, surfing is a cultural way of life, and if you would like to participate, there are many classes along the beach.
#surfing #surf #hawaii #Waikiki #beach #honolulu
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