Surf Like a Girl: The Surfer Girl's Ultimate Guide to Paddling Out, Catching a Wave, and Surfingwith Aloha

I love the whole idea of surfing and have tried a few times, but the waves were too treacherous for me as a beginner so I stuck to bodyboarding but never stopped dreaming about surfing. I've since moved closer to a beach mentioned in the book described to be a great place for beginners, so I'm looking forward to a day off work to finally go. The book has inspired me to just go out and do it. This was just an awesome read that I just couldn't put down. It was fun and informative. I totally recommend this book to every female. It's an empowering book for the girls and even if you don't live near a beach, it still shows you how to have the surfer attitude! I didn't say you have to like surfing to read this--as long as you're a female, read it! You'll most likely wanna go out and surf in the end anyway!

I bought this book for a female friend of mine who's a flight attendant, she flys to Honolulu often, and wants to take up surfing. I read a favorable review in Making Waves, a monthly publication by the Surfrider Foundation. I would have to agree, especially the sections on surf etiquette, right-of-way rules, stoke, and spreading the Aloha spirit. Items you probably learn in an hour lesson.

This book is pure inspiration and fun (for teens or a 30 year old chick like me)! I have tried surfing a few times and managed to get up and fall down a lot: this book made me want to get back out there and give it everything I've got: uh hem...while having fun! Surf Like A Girl inspires confidence as well as inspiration. It tells you what to wear, the best things to eat, how to protect yourself. It's everything you want to know about surfing but don't want to bore all your surf friends by asking! It's also written in such a fun, friendly tone - absorbsing you in the tradition of great beach reads. Plan to turn off the phone and put the do not disturb sign up once you crack it. This is a book that just makes you want to be the best girl/woman you can be. For me, it was a reminder of all the things I love to do - and the fun of tackling a new challenge...or in this case - a new wave!

This was a great gift for my 12-yr old Niece! She's always liked the idea of surfing, but always seemed too hesitant/intimidated to dive into it (especially at her age, when confidence is always an issue). This book really made surfing approachable in a fun and practical way - in addition to covering the nuts and bolts of hitting the waves, it manages to cover all the essential etiquette, safety, and social questions that any surfergirl would encounter - all in a tone that seems to inform in a fun way without feeling like an adult is lecturing the reader - it talked to - not down to my Niece, which definitely made a HUGE difference with her.

Moving back to California was a great opportunity for me to finally pick up surfing. But where would i begin? I knew that just renting a board and getting out there wasnt going to be smart or a good way to learn, so I started doing research and found this wonderful book! It is full of useful information that is both accurate and interesting. I learned so much, and Surf Like A Girl is now one of my favorite books!