Product Description

The Stormrider Guide: Europe is loaded with the finest surfing locations from the North Sea to Morocco. Hundreds of beaches and even a few rivers are profiled in depth by some of Europe's most knowledgeable surfers. With an appreciation for the power of the weather and a deep respect for the sea environment, the guide offers all the information you need to buy a used van and immerse yourself in Europe's scene.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79014 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 264 pages

Review
what a series? best coffee-table book there is. counting the days to the release of vol3. mind-blowing. --Jeremy Nurse from Port Elizabeth, South Africa

awesome guide - just went to brazil (158, 159). wife now knows to read Stormrider to work out our next holiday. --Markus, 2007

I'm addicted to your books. Is The World Volume 3 out
yet? --Sam Adams from Santa Barbara, California 2007

girlfriend got really pissed cause I didn't pay her any attention - doesn't understand that these books aren't made in a day! --Steffo from Holland, 2007

From the Author
Some people just don't get the volume concept. Many have said to me - "Why do I need this book? I've already got the World Stormrider Guide (Vol 1) so I suppose this is just the same book updated?" Wrong! This is entirely new territory covering the surfing breaks that may not be the most famous like Pipeline (Oahu North Shore - Vol 1) or the most remote like Shoals Reef (Sitka, Alaska, Vol 3), but somewhere in between such as El Gringo (Arica, Chile, Vol 2), which is now well-known since the Search went there in 2007. Basically, this book is every bit as important as the other 2 Volumes since it introduces wave zones that are top-class alternatives to the World's premier locations. That usually means killer wave and less crowds, something we are all searching for!

From the Inside Flap
The Journey Continues

Part two of the trilogy of World Stormrider Guides resumes the epic trip around the world's surfable coastlines. Exploring 80 entirely new surf zones across the established 9 continental and oceanic chapters, Volume 2 investigates the waves breaking on our expanding surfing frontiers. The Ocean Environment is studied in detail, providing an important overview of the pollution, erosion, access and hazards that affect surfers worldwide. In depth analysis of the surf breaks is enhanced by the addition of the unique Stormrider break symbols, supported by optimal swell and weather statistics, plus all the crucial travelling information. Detailed mapping and breathtaking photography ensure the World Stormrider Guides are the ultimate surf travel resource.

Customer Reviews

Surfed Out
Buy this book if you have any sense of adventure and enjoy surfing! I couldn't decide if it was worth buying after the original Stormrider guide, but this new adition contains loads of different spots! I never even thought that some of these places had such sick waves. I've started to plan next years trips already, great help, loads of info, buy it!!

Very good text but very average photography
The text is great and general info is spot on but to be honest i was disappointed with the book in general because of the pictures. There wasnt much variation in the size and positioning of the pictures(maybe im just used to the superb photography is CARVE magazine) which gave the book a monotonous tone and didnt give you much wow factor.
The text is still a great guide and has given me some great plans just isnt presented as well as it could me, but definately still worth your hard earned cash! :)

well I know where i'm going surfing!
this book has shown me alternative surfing spots to Hawii! I now know what plane I need to save up for and catch!