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Title: Amazing Surfing Stories
Subtitle: Tales of Incredible Waves and Remarkable Riders
Author: Alex Wade
Narrator: Mark Meadows
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-06-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes
Genres: Sports, Other
Publisher's Summary:
An eclectic mix of exciting stories every surfer will love. This eclectic mix has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers like Laird Hamilton and Shane Dorian as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines. Epic battles among pros like Rob Machado and Kelly Slater are recounted alongside stories of weird waves and secret surf spots.
There are fascinating encounters with surfings true characters, men like Dave Rastovich and big wave world record holder Garrett McNamara; appearances by deadly sharks; stories of big wave surfing by night; and an account of how Agatha Christies famous disappearance for 11 days in December 1926 might just have been because she was on a surf trip. Travel from giants like Californias Mavericks and Mauis Jaws to tales of Dungeons, dolphins and the derringdo of a man like Colonel Mad Jack Churchill. Turn the pages to flick between the left and rights of Britain, Europe, USA, Australia and many strange places in between. Each compelling tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore waveriders alike, and some are illustrated with colour photographs.
Critic Reviews:
"Expect an exhilarating ride alongside surfing legends." (Coast)
"With tales of monster waves, deadly sharks and perfect breaks, this book alone gets every surfer stoked even if there isnt a wave in the sea" (Cornwall Today)
"Entertainingly written and painstakingly researched theres something for everyone" (Carve Surfing)
