When is International Surfing Day?
Tuesday June 20thDAY IS INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY.
Every year on June 20th, the International Surfing Day is held. This day is dedicated to surfing and it's lifestyle. With events scheduled on International Surfing Day in more than 30 countries, this clearly shows the impact of the sport.
No matter whether the surfer is using a board or not, surfing refers to the possibility of riding a wave. As long as the individual is "riding a wave," it does not matter what the situation is. Most surfers are found standing on a surfboard as they surf a wave in modern times.
Surfing was a significant part of Polynesian history for centuries. People surfing in Tahiti in 1767 and again in 1769, according to Europeans. The art of surfing on Hawaii is described in Captain James Hook's journals, 1779, by Lieutenant James King. When writing about a trip to Hawaii in 1866, Mark Twain even mentioned it.
This international festival includes barbecues, film screenings, surf competitions, and other surfing-related activities. Participants also work on campaigns to promote coastal safety, including beach clean-ups and habitat restoration.
