Captain James Cook: the explorer who "discovered" surfing
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his sailing crew are credited with writing the first-ever description of wave riding before surfing was even considered a sport. James Cook was born on November 7, 1728, in Marton, Yorkshire, England. He was a British navigator, explorer, and cartographer who served in the Royal Navy from 1755 to 1779.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his sailing crew are credited with writing the first-ever description of wave riding before surfing was even considered a sport. James Cook was born on November 7, 1728, in Marton, Yorkshire, England. He was a British navigator, explorer, and cartographer who served in the Royal Navy from 1755 to 1779.
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Captain James Cook: the explorer who "discovered" surfing
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