Fifty Places To Surf Before You Die Av Chris Santella

Catch a wave with Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die,a beautifully illustrated guide to the most thrilling surfing destinations in the world. Covering famed surf spots all over the world, this unique full-color gift book and travel guide invites you to discover such unexpected gems as the Amazon and the Gulf of Alaska. From the frigid waters off Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to Nazaré, Portugal, where in 2013 Garrett McNamara broke a world record for surfing the tallest wave (78 feet!), highlights also include: North Shore, Oahu, HawaiiGold Coast, AustraliaMalibu, CaliforniaFaroe Islands, DenmarkCocoa Beach, FloridaHossegor, FranceGrajagan, IndonesiaMontauk, New YorkThurso, ScotlandJeffreys Bay, South AfricaAnd dozens more!Fifty Places to Surf takes readers on a wide-roving adventure, divulging the details that make each venue unique—and plenty of tips for those who aspire to surf there. Author Chris Santella writes in his introduction, “Surfing means different things to different people. For some it might mean longboarding mellow chest-high waves in board shorts, followed by a great sushi dinner; for others it may mean donning a six-millimeter wetsuit to brave near-freezing waters and triple overheads. Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die attempts to capture the spectrum of surfing experiences—from beginner-friendly to downright death-defying.” Featuring interviews with seasoned surfing experts such as pro surfer Joel Parkinson and Billabong executive Shannan North, Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is an essential travel companion for surfers of all levels who are looking to catch that perfect wave.Fifty Places series:Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You DieFifty Places to Play Golf Before You DieFifty Places to Sail Before You DieFifty Places to Dive Before You DieFifty More Places to Golf Before You DieFifty Places to Hike Before You DieFifty Places to Bike Before You DieFifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You DieFifty Places to Paddle Before You DieFifty Places to Camp Before You DieFifty Places to Drink Beer Before You DieFifty Places to Run Before You Die Fifty Places to Surf Before You DieFifty Places to Rock Climb Before You DieFifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You DieFifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die