: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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Ron DiMenna, who drew thousands to the love of surfing and helped build Ron Jon Surf Shop into one of the world's most iconic surf- and beach-themed retail stores, has died.
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J.d. Gallop, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Along with championing the music of the islands, Rothman had a professional surfing career, riding 100-foot waves and winning championships.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Encinitas should give its surfing school businesses multi-year permits to teach at the beaches and grant them a little flexibility on class size restrictions, the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission recommended Tuesday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s hidden within the 30-hectare El Torón nature reserve and offers in-room spa services, excursions to nearby beaches for sunning and surfing, and cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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J.d. Gallop, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Along with championing the music of the islands, Rothman had a professional surfing career, riding 100-foot waves and winning championships.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Encinitas should give its surfing school businesses multi-year permits to teach at the beaches and grant them a little flexibility on class size restrictions, the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission recommended Tuesday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s hidden within the 30-hectare El Torón nature reserve and offers in-room spa services, excursions to nearby beaches for sunning and surfing, and cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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