Frequently Asked Questions
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT HANDBOARDING/BODYSURFING?
Orange County Register Article on Bodysurfing - by Andre Mouchard
The Art of Bodysurfing - by Don McCredie
World Body Surfing Forum - A good place to learn and ask questions
www.wedge.org - A site devoted to one of the greatest bodysurfing beaches in the world.
Tom Lynch Videography - Videos and photos of "the world's best watermen ripping the world's best waves...without boards!!!"
Santa Clemente Bodysurfing Club
Santa Cruz Bodysurfing Association
Point Panic Photos - by Dean Wakeham
Point Panic Video - by Al Mauzy
WHAT IS A HANDBOARD AND WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
For this contest, a handboard is defined as, "
any wave riding device, made of any materials, that is worn on the hand(s), is less than 15.5 inches (39 cm) long, and is without skegs or fins."REDWINGS Cleaver handboards may me ordered on the entry form, or from the merchandise order form.
Other companies who make handboards for retail sale are,
WHAT IS A PAIPO BOARD AND WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
For this contest, a handboard is defined as, "any wave riding device more than 15.5 inches (39 cm) long and not exceeding 55 inches (140 cm) in total length, without skegs or leash, and with a core of all natural materials."
For a history of Paipo Boards click here, for pictures of paipo boards, click here.
Most Paipo boards are handmade, but there is a company who makes paipo boards for retail sale:
WHEN WILL THE CONTEST BE HELD?
The contest will be held in at least 4-6 foot waves as measured by the National Weather Service. Check the Contest Forecast Page for forecasting tools and updates on scheduling.
MERCHANDISE
If you are interested in purchasing shirts, handboards, stickers, and/or videos of past contest, please fill out the order form and mail or email it to Michael Kliks.
OTHER CONTEST WEBSITES
World Bodysurfing Championships
