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History of surfing

Surfing is a cool sport where people ride on waves with a board! It's been around for a really long time, like a hundred years or more.

A long, long time ago, some people in Hawaii saw waves and thought, "Hey, those look fun to play on." So, they made boards out of special wood, like really strong trees, and used them to ride the waves. It was their way of playing in the water and having fun!

As time passed, surfing became more and more popular in Hawaii, especially with young people. Some even say it was a way to learn about their culture and connect with their ancestors.

In the 1900s, some surfers from Hawaii went to California and showed people there how to surf. Eventually, other parts of the world caught on, and now you can find surfers all over the place!

Surfing has changed over time, too. People have created new kinds of boards, like shorter ones that are easier to turn. And, now, surfing is even done as a professional sport with competitions and everything!

So, that's the history of surfing: it started as a fun way for people in Hawaii to play in the water, and now it's a cool sport enjoyed by people all over the world.