This is the first book that presents bodysurfing as a developmental progression of wave knowledge, physical skills, and riding maneuvers. It is organized in a practical, functional, and creative style. Each chapter begins with a creative nonfiction essay, followed by an original pen/ink drawing thats help capture the stories depth-of-emotion.
At the heart of each chapter; detailed information, techniques, maneuvers, and safety tips are presented through simple, accurate, and humorous terms that are further supported by digital photos and illustrations. Chapter headings include; Reading, Entering, Catching, Riding, and Exiting the surf. Finally, the reader will find it very helpful that all bold-faced terms are included in a Glossary as an Appendix.
There are no similar bodysurfing products on the market. The Art of Body Surfing (1972) reflects personal stories of bodysurfers in California 39 years ago. That out-of-print book excludes the creative thoroughness by which this author dives into surf conditions, maneuvers, personal experiences, and safety tips that together develops one’s “Progressive Art of Bodysurfing”.
I hope this 82 page guide will be well received by novice, intermediate, higher-order, and artistic bodysurfers. It is a “how to” for most and a “style” manual for the more experienced. It is not a “big wave” riding treatise, but more functionally it targets the majority of folks that want to, or are riding small to medium sized waves. This is not a "Wedge" or "Pipeline" book. Instead, it is derived from my bodysurfing experiences, mostly from Poverty Beach in Cape May, New Jersey.
At the heart of each chapter; detailed information, techniques, maneuvers, and safety tips are presented through simple, accurate, and humorous terms that are further supported by digital photos and illustrations. Chapter headings include; Reading, Entering, Catching, Riding, and Exiting the surf. Finally, the reader will find it very helpful that all bold-faced terms are included in a Glossary as an Appendix.
There are no similar bodysurfing products on the market. The Art of Body Surfing (1972) reflects personal stories of bodysurfers in California 39 years ago. That out-of-print book excludes the creative thoroughness by which this author dives into surf conditions, maneuvers, personal experiences, and safety tips that together develops one’s “Progressive Art of Bodysurfing”.
I hope this 82 page guide will be well received by novice, intermediate, higher-order, and artistic bodysurfers. It is a “how to” for most and a “style” manual for the more experienced. It is not a “big wave” riding treatise, but more functionally it targets the majority of folks that want to, or are riding small to medium sized waves. This is not a "Wedge" or "Pipeline" book. Instead, it is derived from my bodysurfing experiences, mostly from Poverty Beach in Cape May, New Jersey.
Author:
Paul has spent his whole life riding waves in New Jersey, particularly Poverty Beach in Cape May. He has been working on the beach front, first as a cabanna boy for Steger's Beach Service, and more recently from 1983 to present as the Senior Lifeguard assigned to Poverty.
Paul is a full time Ph.D., School Psychologist for the Ventnor Schools during the school year, and lifeguards the remaining two months at Poverty Beach, unless of course there is an injury. Paul is married to Karen, with both their sons, Dylan and Ian following their own paths. He lives in Woodbine, NJ. ATTENTION SOUTH JERSEY BODYSURFERS:
The "Progressive Art of Bodysurfing" is sold locally at: "Cheeks" in Cape May, NJ "Ocean Outfitters" in Wildwood Crest, NJ "Heritage Surf Shop" in Ocean City, NJ "Surfers Supplies" in Ocean City, NJ "Flying Carp" in Ocean City, NJ or Just click on the STORE tab above for the book and/or selected glossy reprints of Damien's artwork. ***SALE*** Any purchase over $25.00 is shipped free! | Ilustrator:
Damien currently lives on the island of Kaua'i and teaches fourth grade at Wilcox Elementary School. He is an avid surfer, musician, and artist. Originally from Cape May, NJ, Damien still makes the trip back to the east coast every summer to continue his employment as an Ocean Lifeguard with the Cape May Beach Patrol. Damien's young son Kai truely lives up to his namesake as a lover of the ocean like dear old dad! Additional artwork from Damien can be found in various New Jersey and Hawaii publications. He may be reached at drcwik@verizon.net.
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