I just learned how to surf this summer. It's when you stand on a board and ride along a wave towards the shore.
That's neat! Are there different types of surfing?
Not that I know of, but I do know you can surf in a lake or a river as well as the ocean.
Wow, I have a lake near where I live. I gotta try that. Where did surfing originate?
I'm not sure but the term surfing just means "riding a wave" with or without a board.
Can you do tricks on a surfboard?
No, I can hardly get up on the board, much less do tricks.
What is the largest wave a surfer has ridden?
Garrett "GMAC" McNamara is a professional surfer who is known for breaking the world record for surfing the largest wave ever surfed at Nazare in Portugal.