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Why do dolphins surf waves?

They don’t need surfboards or any watercraft, and they’re as good any as any human surfer. Here’s why dolphins love to surf. Why do dolphins like to catch and surf ocean waves? Are they doing it just for fun? Are they training their swimming skills? Are they merely showing off? Dolphins are incredibly intelligent, social, […]

What are Caballitos de Totora?

Caballito means “little horse” in Spanish; “Totora” is a South American plant. Archaeological evidence suggests that this ancient watercraft is the world’s first surfboard. A Caballito de Totora is a small, woven reed vessel with an elongated design that is used by Peruvian fishermen for more than 4,000 years. Rock art paintings, pottery shards and […]

What is sandboarding?

Welcome to the grainy world of sandboarding. If you visit or live near large dunes, you may experience one of the most heart-pumping outdoor activities you will find on the planet. The sport that was never quite considered an “official sport” is usually practiced in large, steep coastal dunes, and even in hot deserts where […]

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15 superfruits every surfer should eat

What can superfruits do for surfers? What makes it a superfruit? How will they helps perform better? Why should you eat five to nine portions of fruit a day? Scientists and doctors often say that “superfruit” is a marketing term invented to sell food products which contain fruits with “superpowers.” In other words, superfruits are […]

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