Bodysurfing is the sport of riding a wave without the assistance of any buoyant device such as a surfboard or bodyboard. Bodysurfers often equip themselves with a pair of swimfins that aid propulsion and help the bodysurfer catch, ride, and kick out of waves.

Nov 4, 2021 · Kalani paddled from the shoreline of Pe’ahi through the currents of huge surf and ended up bodysurfing through one of the craziest bodysurfing barrels rides we have ever seen. This is actually the first time we documented anyone bodysurfing “Jaws” the way Kalani did today.

Dec 4, 2024 · Bodysurfing is an elusive activity about which only a little information is widely known or disseminated to the masses. Most ocean people—surfers, coastal dwellers, fishermen—understand the importance of bodysurfing. To them, it may be more than just a pleasurable activity but rather a practical way to get from point A to B.

May 24, 2024 · Bodysurfing is a great way to catch small waves without a board. Find a set of waves, get in the water, and start practicing! The best way to get the feel for bodysurfing is to try it out. Find a good spot for bodysurfing.

Jun 18, 2023 · Learning how to bodysurf is the best way to build ocean awareness. Bodysurfing teaches us how to read waves, how to dive beneath them, how to catch them, how to move around other surfers, and how to identify rip currents and other potential hazards.

Bodysurfing beginners should practice in chest-high whitewater a reasonable distance from the shore. Try your technique a good few times while allowing already broken, rushing foam to propel you forward. Here, you can find what works best for you and get a sense of how your body should feel when the momentum takes you.

Mar 4, 2025 · Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian surfing icon, bodysurfed along the East Coast at Far Rockaway and Sea Gate in the 1920s. But just as with board surfing, it was Californians who popularized the sport.

Jan 27, 2025 · Bodysurfing is an ancient, global pastime that predates both board surfing and written history. Many Indigenous peoples developed and practiced recreational bodysurfing …

Nov 15, 2024 · Bodysurfing and hand-planing are making a huge resurgence. Especially when the surf conditions are kinda funky. Here in the UK, there’s always someone in the line-up with a hand-plane, and...

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