Islands. I learned to surf at the age of five. I was attacked by a Tiger shark one morning in the light blue sea. The surgery was on my left arm and it is a short stub at the edge of my shoulder. Surfing was my passion and i didn’t want to give up. My parents supported me throughout my attack and new surfing technique. My Dad built a specialized surfboard for me and my new challenge. After long days of failing and hitting the bottom of the ocean floor I wanted to give up. I inspired myself and others
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skateboarding. The first skateboards to reach public notice came out of the surfing craze of the early 60s‚ developed to help surfers practice when waves were unfavorable. The first prototypes were simple wooden boards with roller-skate wheels attached and the practice was sometimes referred to sidewalk surfing. It seems as though every generation of teenagers ties itself to a particular cause or trend. In the 60’s‚ surfing and beach movies were popular. In the 70’s‚ bell-bottoms and disco music were
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Globalisation • US competitor-couldn’t satisfy Australian wet suit demand. • Increasing international interest in Ripcurl as a brand. • Word series surfing came to Australia. • Late 70’s Australian government provided export incentives for Australian business’s to sell overseas because of overseas protection. • In USA Rip Curl faced high freight costs and US tarrifs on imports. • Exchanges rates vary continuously. • The $A appreciated after floating in 1983. • It became too costly to import
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with many tough questions subsequent to the shark attack. Bethany has to learn how to surf with only one arm if she wants to continue her most beloved passion. This develops the plot of the story; Bethany learning to get back on her board and start surfing again. The author‚ Bethany Hamilton‚ was able to put her own thoughts into the book‚ since the book is an autobiography. For there to be her own thoughts incorporated throughout the story‚ it was very elating. To read about what she was thinking
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Instituto Cumbres y Alpes Torreón BACHILLERATO ENGLISH EXAM Ms. Verónica Ivett Galván R. First period/ First semester I. Read the Fiction selection. Then‚ answer the questions. The Great Skate All Martina ever wanted was to learn how to ride a skateboard . Despite Martina´s pleading‚ any attempt at using her older brother’s board would invite a shrieking response. “Don’t touch that!”‚ he would shout. Seeing her determination‚ Martina’s mother bought
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Surfs Up "Good afternoon‚ ladies and gents. Welcome to the annual surfing world championship. Also‚ what a gorgeous day we have out here. Today‚ June 10‚ 1982‚ is the 10th surfing competition here is Hawaii. I just wanted to mention I am honored to be here and be the commentator for today. Let’s meet the judges‚ shall we? We have three judges joining us here. I’d like to give a warm welcome to Judge Tom‚ Judge Sally‚ and last but not least Judge Julie‚" the commentator says. While he is talking
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Spending a whole week here would be a brilliant experience as I have been hoping to improve on my surfing skills for a while now. A few months back I watched Waveriders which convinced me even more to surf‚ after all the North West is known for being one of the best surf spots in the world. My family are big into athletics‚ competing at national and international level‚ but I want to make surfing my own sport. I have missed out on the opportunity to come back here over the last few years. This
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the quiet side of Samal Island. The beach is close to Jack’s Ridge (jacksridgedavao.com)‚ a historic hilltop resort and restaurant that is popular among tourists. Siargao the island is a "Surfer’s Dream". The surfing capital of the Philippines‚ the island boast of the best surfing conditions in the country. The place offers you waves that can curl up to 12 feet high. Aside from the
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unique and passionate love for the sport of surfing ever since she first got on board when she was a toddler. Bethany had always dreamed of becoming a professional surfer since she first started competing when she was only seven years old. She had everything going for her‚ wonderful friends‚ a great sponsor‚ and a loving and supportive family behind her. Then one day‚ something tragic happened. It was Halloween morning in 2003. Bethany was surfing with her best friend Alana and the waves
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she went surfing with some friends. A shark ripped off a chunk of her board and her left arm‚ almost bleeds to death. Luckily‚ her friend was able to get the ambulance and stop some of her bleeding before she got to the hospital. When she woke up and saw she had no arm‚ she felt as if she were living a nightmare. She was only 13 years old and her dreams seemed as broken. But she would soon face the challenges of daily life without an arm‚ even do better than expected. Now‚ she is surfing in competitions
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