The Welsh Surfing Federation (WSF) is the national
governing body of
surfing
Surfing is a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer (or two in tandem surfing), uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of a moving wave of water, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitabl ...
in
Wales, affiliated to the
European Surfing Federation. It is responsible for promoting the sport by organising National Championships, participating in events to raise public awareness and for selecting teams to represent Wales at an international level.
The Welsh Surfing Federation is based at the Welsh Surfing Federation Surf School in
Llangennith,
Gower, which it owns.
See also
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International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is the world governing authority for surfing, SUP racing, SUP surfing, bodyboarding and all other wave riding activities. The ISA is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
After the 2022 ...
- International governing body
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Surfing in the United Kingdom
Surfing was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1929 when four Australian teenagers brought the sport to Cribbar, Britain. Earlier recorded instance of surfing in the UK may have happened in Bridlington in the 19th century.
The sport has a ...
References
Sports governing bodies in Wales
Surfing in Wales
Surfing governing bodies
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