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- A captivating look at two centuries of surfing--"the Sport of Queens"--from Native Hawaiian royalty to the breakout style and jaw-dropping feats on the waves today.
- About the Author: Jim Kempton is the award-winning former editor in chief of SURFER magazine.
- 490 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Surfing
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A captivating look at two centuries of surfing--"the Sport of Queens"--from Native Hawaiian royalty to the breakout style and jaw-dropping feats on the waves today. *Updated paperback edition!* Few subjects in the world of sports and or the outdoors is more timely or compelling than women's surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing, wave-riding warriors provide an inspirational and aspirational cast of powerful role models for women (and men) across all backgrounds and generations. Over the past two-hundred years, and especially the past five decades, the surfing lifestyle have become the envy of people around the world. The perception of sun, sand, surf, strong young women and their inimitable style, has created a booming lifestyle and sports industry--and the sport that is set to make its Olympic exhibition debut in Tokyo 2021. A massive shift from when colonizers tried to extinguish all traces of Native Hawaiian surfing and its sacred culture. What is it about the surfing that intrigues people of all ages, from all corners of the world? The beaches and idyllic locations? The unique style and mystique that surfers project? These women, on the beach and riding giant waves, or in the media, have made their mark on not just their sport, but our wider culture. Women on Waves is filled with phenomenal athletic performance, breakthrough female achievements, and plenty of inspiration and fun to see us through until the time when we can all hit the surf once more! Spanning a millennia from Hawaii to Malibu, New York to Australia, South Africa to the South Pacific and beyond, Jim Kempton presents a fascinating new narrative that will captivate anyone who loves sports and the outdoors.About the Author
Jim Kempton is the award-winning former editor in chief of SURFER magazine. He is the author of three books, the including First We Surf, Then We Eat and Surfing: The Manual. Currently, he is the President of the California Surf Museum and served as project director for a 70-foot surf exploration vessel, the Indies Trader, which traversed the globe in search of new wave discoveries while mapping the location and health of the world's reefs.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 490
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Surfing
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Jim Kempton
Language: English
Street Date: July 12, 2022
TCIN: 91096058
UPC: 9781639362141
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-0496
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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