Teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick is an up-and-coming surfer who is about to enter his first pro competition. Followed by a documentary crew to film his experiences, Cody leaves Antarctica for the warmer climes in order to surf in the Big Z Memorial Surf Championship covered by the SPEN network. His hero, champion surfer Big Z, has been gone for ten years, and Cody wants to win the championship in his memory. On his journey he encounters surfer-dude Chicken Joe who is also on his way to the surf-off. The two arrive to discover that the reigning champ, Tank Evans is currently looking to win this Memorial again.
An introduction to biking, skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing that explains the physics behind each sport, describes different techniques and tricks, and traces the history of various styles of boards and bikes.
Describes the equipment and techniques of surfing, and highlights popular surfing locations, surfing in popular culture, and common dangers of surfing. Includes color photographs, maps, a timeline, a glossary of terms, and further resources.
Journalist William Finnegan shares stories about his life as a surfer, a sport which has been an obsession of his since childhood and has taken him around the world.
