Catch a wave with Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die a beautifully illustrated guide to the
most thrilling surfing destinations in the world. 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.” 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 Hawaii Gold Coast
Australia Malibu California Faroe Islands Denmark Cocoa Beach Florida Hossegor France
Grajagan Indonesia Montauk New York Thurso Scotland Jeffreys Bay South Africa And dozens
more! 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 Die Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You
Die Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die Fifty More
Places to Golf Before You Die Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die Fifty Places to Bike
Before You Die Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die Fifty Places to Paddle Before
You Die Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die Fifty Places to Rock
Climb Before You Die Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die Fifty Places to Travel
with Your Dog Before You Die Books in the Fifty Places to Go series are the perfect gift for
the adventurer in your life—whether they’re planning their next trip or dreaming from their
armchair.
