What year did surfing start?

Answer 1

The Surf exists, probably more than 1000 years and is one of the oldest practices of mankind. Glide over the waves is possibly one of the oldest sports in the history of mankind. However, the Surf is rediscovered by the first English sailors visiting Polynesia in the eighteenth century, it does not appear as a sport until the late nineteenth century and became popular in the second decade of the twentieth century. The rest of the disciplines associated with this water sport are appearing over time as a logical evolution of Surfing. You can find more info on the History of Surfing in TotalSurfCamp.

Answer 2

It began in the Islands of the South Pacific.

Natives would stand on a tree trunk or slightly hollowed out palm tree and use a pole to move from one island to another in the shallows.

In order to make the trip easier they would ride the surf in.

It was first observed in 1779. by the crew of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Discovery, in Kona Hawaii.

Answer 3

Aboriginal peoples adopted surfing a thousand years ago from their polynesian counterparts who brought it with them as they spread eastward.

Answer 4

Have a crack at Surfing or History of surfing in wikipedia. You'll be better informed.

Answer 5

In early 20th century(1906)

Answer 6

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