The digital Encyclopedia of Surfing is online. Matt Warshaw and his team have unveiled the largest digital archive of the sport of riding waves.
The concept is simple. You search, you find.
From "A-frame" to "zinc oxide," EncyclopediaOfSurfing.com helps you understand and discover the history of surfing, the surf stars, the science, and the events that marked the timeline.
Matt Warshaw's online Encyclopedia of Surfing is a California-registered non-profit, does not accept advertising, has no subscription fees, and is entirely funded through donations and membership.
EncyclopediaOfSurfing.com offers a search bar where you ask for knowledge. There are thousands of entries with videos, pictures, surf quotes, and interesting stories behind centuries of wave-riding activities.
Still, access seems to be severely limited, and not all search queries end up with fruitful answers. The left navigation bar is definitely not the best option, but the juicy content has been uploaded, it's there, and it is worth a regular visit.
The surf historian will also be updating his blog with unreal tales from the past and present line-ups. If you don't own the print edition of the Encyclopedia of Surfing, visit the online repository.