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How to Stand up on a Surfboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Before you can ride the big waves like the pros do, you've got to be able to paddle out to them and stand up on your board. It may look easy, but it takes some practice to make a quick and smooth transition from your stomach to a standing ... more »

How to Surf

By Ajaxrice

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If you need to go on e-how to learn how to surf, you are a kook. If you are just randomly browsing around e-how, well i do that when I'm bored too, kook. The catigory "extreme surfing" is prety lame but although surffing is an art there ... more »

How to Surf in Alentejo, Portugal

By nkorpon

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Alentejo is a long stretch of coastline, reaching from southern Lisbon down to the southern coast of Portugal. Though Alentejo isn’t known as the capital of the surf world, there are still many waves to be found, and expanses of unexplored ... more »

How to Surf In and Around Lisbon, Portugal

By nkorpon

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Portugal is the underappreciated gem of European surfing. Less crowded, less expensive and more waves, no surfer should go through Europe without spending a significant amount of time in Portugal. Though it doesn’t have the big names like Mundaka ... more »

How to Surf in Atlantic Andalucia, Spain

By nkorpon

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Andalucia is the sun-drenched southern portion of Spain. The birthplace of flamenco, paella and tapas, when you think of classic Spain, you’re thinking of Andalucia. Though it is all one region, the surf of the area can vary widely. The Atlantic ... more »

How to Surf in Beira Litoral, Portugal

By nkorpon

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Beira Litoral in northern Portugal stretches from Estremadura almost to Oporto. Much of the coast is undeveloped and unexplored. Offering a wide array of waves, Beira Litoral is the perfect place to stage your own surf exploration... more »

How to Surf in Cataluña, Spain

By nkorpon

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Cataluña is the northeast corner of Spain. Some consider it a separate entity from Spain the country, and there was a separation movement a few years back. Whether it is considered Spain or not, Cataluña is a fantastic place, for both culture and ... more »

How to Surf in Charente Maritime, France

By nkorpon

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Charente Maritime rests on the border of Bordeaux and the Bay of Biscay. It is a sandy environment, visually similar to the North Carolina coast in the United States. Many islands sit just off the coast, and these islands hold a majority of the ... more »

How to Surf in Eastern Asturias, Spain

By nkorpon

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Asturias is the central northern region of Spain. Backed by rolling green fields towering cliffs, the region has gorgeous beaches and surf spots. Though it is bigger than neighboring western Asturias, the waves can be difficult to reach as the ... more »

How to Surf in Eastern Cantabria, Spain

By nkorpon

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Cantabria is a northern region of Spain. Unlike the majority of Spain, however, Cantabria is full of rolling green hills and sheer faces of rock. Tiny fishing villages are sheltered from the wind by these cliffs, and nearby are cosmopolitan ... more »

How to Surf in Eastern Galicia, Spain

By nkorpon

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Galicia is the northern region of Spain. Settled by Celts, Galicia has an incredible mixture of Celtic and Spanish culture and there are many great daytrips in between surf sessions. The rolling green hills are a marked contrast to the dry ... more »

How to Surf in Eastern Pais Vasco, Spain

By nkorpon

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Tucked away in the northeast corner of Spain is Pais Vasco, the Basque Country. Spain being ever-versatile, Pais Vasco is different from the rolling green hills of nearby Galicia and cosmopolitan buzz of Barcelona’s Catalonia, but somehow, still ... more »

How to Surf in Ericeira, Portugal

By nkorpon

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Ericeira, only 50 km north of Lisbon, is the mecca of Portuguese surfing. There are a number of world-class waves crammed into a few-kilometer stretch of coastline. The WQS, an international surfing competition, holds one of their best contests ... more »

How to Surf in Finistère, France

By nkorpon

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Positioned to the south of Brittany, Finistère shares many of the same traits. It has all of the beautiful drives, the breathtaking coasts, and most importantly, the same type of surf, only bigger than Brittany. Dotted along the coast are a ... more »

How to Surf in Gironde, France

By nkorpon

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Gironde is the region that surrounds Bordeaux, France. The long stretch of coast is vastly different from the winding rocky beaches that edge northern France. Gironde is sandy with many tall grasses and dunes. It is also the home of Les ... more »

How to Surf in Ibiza, Spain

By nkorpon

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Normally known for its insane parties, Ibiza is also home to some very good surf. Crystal blue waters, warm climate and gorgeous island scenery make the Balearic Islands a paradisaical surf destination. Ibiza is the second smallest of the four ... more »

How to Surf in Loire Atlantique, France

By nkorpon

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Loire Atlantique is a region on France’s western coast, in the lower part of Brittany. Though the surf spots of Loire Atlantique aren’t as big as other parts of the French coast, the surrounding areas are just as beautiful. The cold water does ... more »

How to Surf in Lower Normandy, France

By nkorpon

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Normandy is a land of contrasts. The beautiful green countryside, frequently compared to Great Britain, rolls into staggering cliffs that edge the beaches. Better known for its namesakes, the ‘Normans’ or Viking explorers, and the American ... more »

How to Surf in Menorca, Spain

By nkorpon

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Menorca is the second largest of the Balaeric Islands, off the coast of Spain. While traveling around the island, you can see how it would be easy to get lost for days at a time. UNESCO declared the island a Biosphere Reserve, and that is ... more »

How to Surf in Minho, Portugal

By nkorpon

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Minho is the northernmost section of Portugal and extends to the Spanish border. Not quite as good as the central section of Portugal, it’s also not as crowded. Stay north of Oporto to find better waves and avoid the water pollution... more »

How to Surf in Morbihan, France

By nkorpon

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Winding along the coast of northern France is Morbihan, an area of lush green fields and dramatic cliffs that plunge into the ocean. Scattered along this coastline are some good surf spots, featuring different types of waves with a gorgeous ... more »

How to Surf in Peniche, Portugal

By nkorpon

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Peniche is just north of Ericeira in central Portugal, and almost as perfect. Offering all types of waves, from small right-handed beach breaks to huge left-handed reef breaks, Peniche is further away from the cities, which means a little cheaper ... more »

How to Surf in Picardie, France

By nkorpon

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Picardie is the northern tip of France, reaching from the Belgian border to Normandy. It is a rarely explored area of France, often only seen briefly on the trip from Calais, where the ferry from England lands, to nearby Paris. To a surfer ... more »

How to Surf in the Algarve, Portugal

By nkorpon

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The Algarve is the southernmost part of Portugal. Soaked in sun, sand and trendy restaurants, this tourist favorite has some incredible waves. Though the beaches might be crowded, a little exploration can yield great spots, and with fewer people. ... more »

How to Surf in Upper Normandy, France

By nkorpon

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Though its beaches are best known for the American invasion staged during World War II, Normandy’s shores also have many good surf spots. The beautiful green countryside is frequently compared to Great Britain, with its rolling hills and rock ... more »

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