Ebook: Codename E.L.I.A.S.: Kaltgestellt

Surfing is an act of riding a surf using a surfboard, floating on the crest of a wave that accelerates towards the shore. Wave riding (surfing) has been one of the oldest sports across the Southern Pacific nations for over centuries, yet the game still lag behind when compared to other games that came after it. This research was thereby designed to conduct a survey, specifically in Taiwan, in order to analyse the concepts behind surfing, both as leisure and as a professional and competitive sporting activity. The study goes further to scrutinize the history of surfing, theoretical framework, surfing sports management, safety and takes a deeper overview of the literature review. The research scope, organization, importance and objectives are clearly delineated. On research methodologies, the study used 76 questionnaires distributed to different surfers across the Fulong surfing spot. This number included both competitive and non-competitive surfers. The data obtained were then analysed and findings outlined. Owing to the existing challenges on the current Taiwanese surfing sports, this study provides recommendations in order to overcome challenges and promote the surfing culture within Taiwan.