The Surfer's Encyclopedia

Surferpedia is an encyclopedia of surfing, which is similar to Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. They are both powered by the same program - MediaWiki. Both allow visitors to review and modify articles simply by clicking on the edit this article link. However, Surferpedia differs to Wikipedia insofar as it covers more surf-related topics in far greater detail than would be appropriate on Wikipedia.

Feature article: Surfism

Surfism is a philosophy that views existence in terms that correspond to surfing. The term was adopted by Australian surfer and intellectual, Dan Webber, who suggests that the mind emerges from the confluence of spatial and temporal relations, which he portrays metaphorically as a breaking wave. The rational framework for Surfism is based on the notion of embodied cognition (EC), which characterises the mind as physically grounded in its situated presence. At its core, Surfism distinguishes between spatial and temporal relations based on the role of optic flow in spatial perception. The surfing metaphor represents the structural coherence of perception derived from the triadic relations inherent in spatial perception. The interplay between temporal relations, which are monadic, and spatial relations, which are dyadic, determines the individual's ability to engage spatio-temporal relations, which are triadic.

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Did you know...

• Biomimicry is a design principle whereby inspiration is taken from natural patterns and processes in the development of new technology.
• The surfer stereotype has changed with the evolution of the sport?
• Broceanography refers to the knowledge involved in predicting exactly when and where to surf on a given stretch of coast.
• G-Land was first surfed in 1972 by Bob Laverty and Bill Boyum.
• The Bra Boys are named after the Board Riders Association (BRA) of Maroubra.
• Surfing Reserves are officially recognised surf breaks that are zoned for protection, because of their iconic status within the Australian surfing community.
• Tropical Cyclone Kerry wandered the Coral Sea for 3 weeks.
• Nat Young tried to register surfing as a religion.
• The Cobra is the name given to the surf break also known as Speedies, when a confluence of surf conditions creates waves that resemble a cobra poised for attack.
• Many surf films and stories are based on the quest for perfect surf, which characterises them as Outdoor Literature.

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