Modern Oceanography & the Future of Surfing

Modern Oceanography and the Future of Surfing

The 11th Annual Surfing Arts, Science and Issues Conference

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 24 October, 2012 : - - In recent years nothing has changed surfing more than the instantaneous availability of information about storm and swell conditions affecting surfing areas around the world. From scheduling pro contests to riding giant surf to weekenders knowing whether or not to try and find some waves, surfers are now dialed in 24/7 all over the globe.

Behind this sea-change in surfing, however, is the world of oceanography, with a history that stretches from the observations of the ancient Greeks to today’s complex mathematical models and data gathering networks. And though many surfers often plan their lives around surf reports, wave prediction is just one aspect of modern oceanography – while there are developments in the science of studying the seas that may have far greater impacts on surfers everywhere in the very near future.

In an all-day series of presentations, SASIC XI will bring together some of the key figures in the connection between modern oceanography and the future of surfing. Speakers tentatively scheduled include the father of surf reports, Dr. Walter Munk, pioneer big wave rider and oceanographer Dr. Ricky Grigg, and the team at Surfline that helps surfers around the world know when and where to go surfing.

The conference will be open to the public. Registration is $35 and includes free parking, morning and afternoon snacks and drinks and a box lunch. Event t-shirt add $15.

Modern Oceanography and the Future of Surfing

WHEN
Saturday February 9, 2013
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE
Sumner Auditorium
on campus at the
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, California

For more info; www.groundswellsociety.org

Source: Groundswell Society

Author: Glenn Henning

Tags: Modern Oceanography, Future of Surfing,

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