Chapter 1
The dawn of Florida's surf culture
Chapter 2
The science of Florida's unique waves
Chapter 3
Champions bred in small waves
Chapter 4
Surf lifestyle and coastal preservation
YOUR GOAL
Master of Surfing in Florida
Ch 3 · Champions bred in small waves
sonia Florida Surf Champions
Tiny waves crash, / champions flash, / Florida owns the crown!
sonia Melbourne Beach native Caroline Marks became the youngest surfer to qualify for the Championship Tour and won Olympic gold.
sonia Flagler Beach's Frieda Zamba won four world titles in the 1980s, establishing Florida as a powerhouse for women's surfing.
BETA
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Fun Fact
Youngest and oldest: Kelly Slater holds the records for both the youngest world surfing champion at age 20 and the oldest at age 39.
Glossary
grommet (noun)
A young individual who participates in surfing or other extreme board sports. Cocoa Beach native Kelly Slater began surfing as a young grommet before winning eleven world titles.
A young individual who participates in surfing or other extreme board sports. Cocoa Beach native Kelly Slater began surfing as a young grommet before winning eleven world titles.
Quiz
At what age did Melbourne Beach native Caroline Marks qualify for the women's Championship Tour?
Quiz
How many world surfing titles did Flagler Beach native Frieda Zamba win in the 1980s?
Quiz
Which famous 4-time world champion female surfer from Ormond Beach, Florida, dominated the 1990s?
Quiz
Which Florida-raised surfer won the Olympic gold medal in surfing at the 2024 Paris Games?