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Surfing Travel Insurance
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Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Surfing.
Surfing Travel Insurance:
Surfing is a water sport for which a person rides a board on the crest of a wave.
Surfing is a demanding sport, there is a lot of paddling and if you need to be reasonably fit just to get to the waves, know your limitations here as severe rips and currents can be dangerous if you are not fit.
The sport is growing in popularity so therefore accidents are more likely to happen on crowded waves. Further surfboard technology has really advanced so they are quicker and turns are sharper.
Popular areas:
Surfing is a popular sport and has borne an entire 'surf culture' for those who are dedicated to it.
The areas most commonly associated with the sport are still Australia, Hawaii and California.
However, there are a number of places across the world that are viewed as surfing Mecca’s that surfers travel to, for a chance to ride the best waves.
These include:
- Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka - Weather in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
- Bells Beach, Victoria - Weather in Bells Beach, Victoria
- La Libertad, El Salvador - Weather in La Libertad, El Salvador
- Jeffreys Bay, South Africa - Weather in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
- Teahupoʻo, Tahiti - Weather in Teahupoʻo, Tahiti
- Pipeline, Hawaii - Weather in Pipeline, Hawaii
Common injuries:
Surfing does come with the inherent risk of injury, so it is important that you are fully protected with travel insurance before going on a surfing holiday.
Some of the more common injuries that can be sustained as a result of surfing include:
- There is the risk of collision, potentially with other surfers, their boards, rocks or reef. This can cause anything from cuts and bruising, to serious wounds which then run the risk of being infected by any contaminated sea water.
- As with most water sports, there is always the risk of drowning when surfing. While being a stronger swimmer may help reduce the risk of drowning, if caught in the wrong conditions or trying to surf waves that are too big for your level of expertise, drowning can be a real threat. To avoid death by drowning, try and stick to waters that suit your level of experience.
- Surfers can be carried away by rip currents, which are not always immediately tangible and can lurk even in clam waters.
- Marine life, such as sharks and jelly fish, can also pose a serious threat to surfers.
- There have also been cases of surfers being thrown towards the seabed, often after wiping out and being pushed under by their board, and being seriously injured or even killed as a result of the collision.
Equipment:
If you're not an experienced surfer and just want to try the sport out whilst on holiday, you will be able to rent a surfboard whilst away.
However, for all those who regularly surf, it is likely that they will own their own surf board.
The right surfboard for you will depend on your height and level of experience.
Surfboards are expensive, so make sure yours is covered with insurance before taking it out.
Surfboards should be attached to the ankle with a surf lead.
Depending on the area and the time of year, surfers can wear anything from board shorts, to full wetsuits with boots, hoods and gloves to protect themselves from colder water.
Useful Websites: About Surfing - Surf Magazinre.com - Seaweed.com - Surfing Waves
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