: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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Gribbin, who lost a hand and part of a leg yet returned to sports and surfing, hopes the alerts — backed by other survivors — will spare families similar trauma.
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Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Boeheim also came across the movie recently while channel surfing and watched the beginning, with plans to watch the rest.
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Cj Moore,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
There’s also wild, luminous Sumba, celebrated for its surfing and horses, where family-friendly resorts such as Cap Karoso help immerse every guest in the island’s singular traditions.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Multi-Sport—The Classics Famous for its jungle canopy zip lines, surfing and everything in between, Costa Rica has long been one of the top multi-sport destinations, and nearby Belize and Guatemala are popular as well.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Boeheim also came across the movie recently while channel surfing and watched the beginning, with plans to watch the rest.
—
Cj Moore,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
There’s also wild, luminous Sumba, celebrated for its surfing and horses, where family-friendly resorts such as Cap Karoso help immerse every guest in the island’s singular traditions.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Multi-Sport—The Classics Famous for its jungle canopy zip lines, surfing and everything in between, Costa Rica has long been one of the top multi-sport destinations, and nearby Belize and Guatemala are popular as well.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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