What is the history of surfing?

Did you know that long before surfers were riding waves as tall as an eight-story building, surfing was a sacred royal tradition? Grab your swimsuit and get ready to catch a wave, because we are diving into the incredible history of surfing! Thousands of years ago in ancient Polynesia and Hawaii, surfing was known as "he'e nalu," or wave sliding. Kings and queens were the ultimate wave riders, standing on massive 24-foot-long wooden boards that weighed up to 200 pounds! They even used real sh...