What specific surfing maneuver involves a surfer turning sharply back towards the breaking part of the wave after moving down the line?
Which influential 1966 surf film followed two surfers on an around-the-world surfing adventure, greatly popularizing the sport?
What is the highest governing body for professional surfing competitions worldwide?
Which iconic Australian surf spot is known for hosting a major World Tour event annually, especially around Easter?
What material is commonly used for the core of most modern surfboards due to its lightness and buoyancy?
Before surfboards were commonly made of foam, what traditional Hawaiian wood was often used for making ancient 'alaia' boards?
Which French Polynesian island is home to the notoriously heavy and dangerous wave known as Teahupo'o?
What specific underwater geological feature off the coast of California contributes significantly to the formation of the massive, unpredictable waves at Mavericks?
How many World Surf League (formerly ASP) Championship titles has legendary surfer Kelly Slater won?
What type of wave break occurs when waves peel consistently along a prominent land feature, like a headland or jetty?