Every year, the International Surfing Day is held on June 20th. This day is dedicated to surfing and it's lifestyle. This clearly shows the impact of the sport with events scheduled on International Surfing Day in more than 30 countries.
No matter if the surfer is using a board or not, surfing refers to the possibility of riding a wave. As long as the individual is "riding a wave," it does not matter what the situation is.. Most surfers are found standing on a surfboard as they surf a wave in modern times..
Surfing was a vital part of Polynesian history for centuries. In 1767 and again in 1769, Europeans noticed people surfing in Tahiti. The art of surfing on Hawaii is described in Captain James Hook's journals, 1779 by Lieutenant James King. When writing about a trip to Hawaii in 1866, Mark Twain even mentioned it. 1866, Mark Twain first mentioned it.
This international festival includes barbecues, film screenings, surfing competitions, and other surfing-related activities. Participants also work on campaigns to promote coastal safety, such as beach clean-ups and habitat restoration.
Participate in any of the scheduled activities or start your own. Make a donation to help the Surfrider cause. When posting on social media, use #SurfingDay.
History
The Surfrider group's International Surfing Day was established in 2004 by the Surfrider group.