Surfing and nose riding explained by Newtonian physics

The physics of surfing is an enigma. In particular, it is unproven how a surfboard can grip the water with sufficient force to allow a surfer to stand at the tip of a surfboard while riding a wave, i.e., noseriding. In short, according to Newtonian mechanics, the wave pushes the surfboard upwards.

Surfing the Great Lakes: when, where and how

Surfing in the Great Lakes is an exhilarating experience. Here’s everything you need to know about this freshwater wave riding paradise. The Great Lakes – also known as The Laurentian Great Lakes or The Great Lakes of North America – are a series of large interconnected lakes located in a Canadian-American region. They occupy zones […]

Hotdogging in the 1960s: turns, cut-outs and other maneuvers

During the late spring and early summer, I felt sufficiently advanced to have a go at some bigger waves. Often, because of the crowded conditions at Canoe Surf, the three of us would venture out to Poplars and other locations in the bay. In the last few months, we had learned a great deal about […]