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Welcome
to my info page on my first book,
How To Surf in South Africa.
“The controlled use
of speed (with style) is the key to good surfing.”
- How To Surf, page 133.
Whilst the above quote to me sums up what it
takes to surf well, there is obviously a lot more to it, enough
to fill a book ha ha, hence How To Surf in South Africa. Below
is a bunch of information on the book and some teaser content,
that will hopefully inspire you to go out and get a couple of
copies of How To Surf in South Africa, one for yourself and
one for a friend or loved one, and then you can go catch some
waves and feel good about life, which is what it is all about.
To fast track to the info here, please
click on the links below:
Blurb
Random Excerpts
Illustrations
Order Online
Links and
Resources
Chapter List
Media Reviews
Please email me on mastersonmedia@vodamail.co.za
if you can’t find the book or require any more information.
Otherwise happy surfing and have a safe festive season. Cheers,
Miles - December 2009
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| MEDIA
REVIEWS |
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“Miles Masterson is the real deal... [his] practical,
quick-to-read advice will go a long way to smoothing [the
learning] process.” - Craig McKune, Cape Argus.
“Miles Masterson writes with authority. His guide
is an easy read and if you’re at all interested in
the sport, this book is a good investment.” - Leon-Ben
Lamprecht, Go! Magazine.
“[How to Surf] should be treated more as a bible
than a manual.’ - Jazz Kuschke, Mens Health.
“For anyone wanting to take up the sport of surfing
or simply improve their style with some classic tips, this
book [has] the information to give you the edge.”
- Raymond Kilfoil, www.Sport24.co.za.
“Essential reading for any novice to intermediate,
and a classic little keeper even if you fall under the ‘expert’
category.” - Zigzag Magazine.
“[How to Surf] is a cool rendition of the surfing
experience in this country.” - African Surfrider Magazine.
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How
To Surf in South Africa
FULL CHAPTER LIST |
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Part One: Introduction Introduction/Surfing History:
The Sport of Kings
Part Two: The Sea Ocean and coastline;
Surfing and the weather; Winds, swells and waves; Types
of surfbreaks and the tides
Part Three: Preparation Safety, Hazards
and Lifeguards; Confidence, paddling, style and stance;
Swimming, fitness and surf schools; Surfing etiquette; Beginner’s
equipment
Part Four: Your First Surf Your first surf;
Standing in the whitewater; Advancing behind the breaker
line, duckdiving and real waves; Wiping out; Problems and
advancing to the next level
Part Five: Progressing to the Open
Face Progressing beyond Foamies; Catching real
waves; Basic forehand surfing; Basic backhand Surfing Yearbook
Part Six: Radical Surfing Introduction
to Radical surfing; Forehand and backhand bottom turns,
re-entries, cutbacks, off the lips, vertical surfing and
free falling
Part Seven: Beyond Radical Turns, tricks
and tips; Closeout moves; Floaters; Tail slides and reverses;
Aerials; Tube riding; Wipeouts in the impact zone
Part Eight: Surfing Life Advanced Equipment;
Surfboard history; Big Waves; Travel; Health; Environment;
Info and resources
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| BLURB |
| How to Surf by Miles
Masterson (Penguin) How To Surf in South Africa is the
country’s first surfing instructional book aimed
specifically at people learning the sport of Hawaiian
kings on our coastline. This book gives you the knowledge
and coaches you in the skills needed to achieve the ultimate
freedom of riding the ocean’s waves, whether you
are a total beginner or an intermediate rider looking
to add to your surfing knowledge and refine your technique.
From understanding local weather and how waves are created,
to how they break and where and what conditions are best
for beginners, initial preparation through to beach safety
and equipment, all the important aspects of surfing are
covered, the text accompanied by masterful drawings and
sequences by celebrated Jeffreys Bay surf artist Stephen
Bibb.
There are detailed step-by-step illustrations and easy
to follow instructions to the most basic manoeuvres, such
as standing up, trimming, pumping and carving, through
to more complex ones such as vertical re-entries, tube
riding, floaters and aerials. Chapters on surf history,
surfboards, cross-training, big wave riding, surf-travel
and the environment round out this comprehensive guide
to the sport in South Africa.
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| HOW
TO SURF CHAPTER EXCERPTS |
| Introduction
“In order to better understand what a magnificent
wonder and gift it is to ride waves, it is necessary to
learn the sport’s history and how the peculiar quirks
of Mother Earth
give us the privilege to surf. Without them your approach
to learning the sport will be as one-dimensional as learning
how to swing a racket or bat, or kick a ball, and thus
I have tried to include as much peripheral information
as possible. “
Safety, Hazards and Lifeguards
“In many ways success at surfing is all about your
mindset. For a beginner, some confidence will come from
being fit and prepared, as well as having the correct
equipment, but more importantly, it will come from knowing
what you are getting into so you can enter the surf zone
without panicking and can focus on learning instead.”
Water and Beach Ettiquette: The Unwritten Laws
of Surfing
“At all surf spots there are unwritten rules which
most aware surfers obey. Always strive to be one of these
polite surfers because those who don’t follow the
rules are either completely ignorant or are good surfers
who know the rules but blatantly disregard them because
they are inconsiderate, greedy human beings. Here are
some things to take note of...”
Standing Up for the First Time
“While you are becoming accustomed to the ocean
environment you must still do your dry-land standing simulations.
Then, when you are ready to stand up, go for it. Catch
the white-water wave (aka foamy) as if you were going
to prone in as usual. However, this time you will stand
up as you have been doing in the beach simulations. Push
your body up hard with your arms and jump to your feet.”
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| ILLUSTRATIONS |
| How
to Surf is illustrated by well-known Jeffreys Bay surf
artist Stephen Bibb. Here is a small
selection of the kind of single and step-by-step illustrations
you can expect to see in the book:
For more of Stephen’s work check out www.stephenbibbart.com
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| ORDER
ONLINE |
| How to Surf
in SA is available in most local bookstores, but
please check out these links to order it online: www.penguin.book.co.za/blog/2009/03/06/miles-masterson-teaches-everyone-how-to-surf/
www.kalahari.net/books/How-to-surf/43455/33044236.aspx
 ......
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| OTHER
LINKS & RESOURCES |
| Recommended
beginner’s beaches in SA:
Big Bay – Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Fish Hoek – False Bay, Cape Town
Muizenberg – False Bay, Cape Town
Strand – False Bay, Cape Town
Summerstrand – Port Elizabeth
Coffee Bay – Wild Coast
Kitchen Windows – Jeffreys Bay
uShaka – Durban
Recommended websites:
www.zigzag.co.za
www.wavescape.co.za
www.learn2surf.co.za
www.garysurf.com
www.magicseaweed.com
www.windguru.com
www.aspworldtour.com
www.worldprosurfers.com
www.surfline.com
www.surfrider.org
www.surfaidinternational.org
www.wannasurf.com
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| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
This book would
not have happened without the following people:
Megan, Apollo, Keith and Helen Masterson for their help
and family support
Zak Sawyer, Myles and Dion Bing, Sean Jerram, George
Mayou, especially Jeff Hancock (RIP) and Daniel Hancock
for introducing me to and mentoring my early surfing career.
Alan Simmonds, David Major, Lance Slabbert and Craig
Sims for supporting and mentoring my early career in the
media.
My good friend Prof Mathieu Roualt (UCT) for making sure
all the weather and ocean aspects were correct.
Stephen Bibb for doing such a sterling job beyond the
call of duty on the illustrations.
The Great Creator, who made the beautiful mother ocean. |
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