Product Description

"The Stormrider Guide Europe - The Continent" is a surfing guidebook which includes - Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco. It is fully revised and contains detailed information covering: The Surf, Ocean Environment and Surf Culture on a country by country basis. The Surf outlines where and when to go and demystifies the continental Europe coastline from Denmark to Morocco. Ocean Environment deals with pollution, erosion, access and hazards, while Surf Culture illuminates the surf scene including history, surf media, contests and localism. The indispensable travelling information is concise plus there's links to all the latest oceanographic and swell forecasting resources. The Continental coastline is accurately mapped in detail, showing where to find the main surfing breaks. Each surf break report outlines how and where the waves break, quality, consistency and the general vibe. The unique "Stormrider" symbols reveal optimum wind, tide, swell size and direction, as well as wave type and bottom contour. Crowds, hazards, dangerous sea-life, pollution, access and environmental problems are also noted. A picture tells a thousand words so there are hundreds of the best photos of European surf, ever compiled. Stunning images in crisp colour from the cream of the world's surf photographers add that extra dimension that makes "Stormriders" the most detailed surf guides money can buy. "The Stormrider Guide Europe - Atlantic Islands" includes Iceland & Scandinavia, Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland, Azores & Madeira and Canary Isles. It is fully revised and contains detailed information covering: The Surf, Ocean Environment and Surf Culture on a country by country basis. The Surf outlines where to go and when to go and demystifies the Atlantic Islands from Iceland to the Canaries. Ocean Environment deals with pollution, erosion, access and hazards. Surf Culture illuminates the surf scene including history, surf media, contests and localism. The indispensable travelling information is concise plus there's links to all the latest oceanographic and swell forecasting resources. The Atlantic Islands are accurately mapped in detail, showing where to find the main surfing breaks. Each surf break report outlines how and where the waves break, quality, consistency and the general vibe. The unique "Stormrider" symbols reveal optimum wind, tide, swell size and direction, as well as wave type and bottom contour. Crowds, hazards, dangerous sea-life, pollution, access and environmental problems are also noted. A picture tells a thousand words so there are hundreds of the best photos of European surf ever compiled. Stunning images in crisp colour from the cream of the world's surf photographers add that extra dimension that makes "The Stormrider Guide Europe - Atlantic Islands" the most detailed surf guide money can buy. UK's most extensive selection of the best guides, books, maps and travel writing for outdoor pursuits, extreme sports and adventure travel - all available from a single source.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91140 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Paperback
• 436 pages

Nick Caroll
In a word, amazing!

Customer Reviews

A very good book
This is the best guide I've found to surfing in Europe.

It is most detailed for Britain, Ireland, France and Spain. It still lists other area but not in as much detail.

The book is in English with a french translation on the bottom of the page.

Indispensable
You must buy this book if you're planning on going further afield than your regular break. I spent 8 months in France and found some great spots on the back of this book. And when you're stuck at home, you'll find yourself drooling over the pictures and mentally planning your way around europe!

Stunning photos, with excellent facts and details
This really is a must for anyone interested in surfing. The detail is incredible and very useful, and the pictures are amazing. This book shows why Europe and the British Isles have some of the best surfing spots on the planet.