STORM RIDERS GUIDE TO EUROPE THE CONTINENT
"The Stormrider Guide Europe - The Continent" includes - Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco. It is fully revised and contains detailed information covering The Surf, Ocean Environment and Surf Culture on a country by country basis. The Surf outlines where and when to go and demystifies the continental Europe coastline from Denmark to Morocco. Ocean Environment deals with pollution, erosion, access and hazards, while Surf Culture illuminates the surf scene including history, surf media, contests and localism. The indispensable traveling information is concise plus there's links to all the latest oceanographic and swell forecasting resources. The Continental coastline is accurately mapped in detail, showing where to find the main surfing breaks. Each surf break report outlines how and where the waves break, quality, consistency and the general vibe. The unique Stormrider symbols reveal optimum wind, tide, swell size and direction, as well as wave type and bottom contour. Crowds, hazards, dangerous sea-life, pollution, access and environmental problems are also noted. A picture tells a thousand words so there are hundreds of the best photos of European surf, ever compiled. Stunning images in crisp colour from the cream of the world's surf photographers add that extra dimension that makes Stormriders the most detailed surf guides money can buy.
Often referred to as The Surfer's Bible, The Stormrider Guide Europe is the most tried and trusted guide book available and an indispensable companion on any European surfari.
- All the heavyweight European countries are covered -- France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium including an all new Mediterranean chapter.
- Definitive, in-depth analysis of The Surf, The Ocean Environment and Surf Culture, compiled by the most knowledgeable European surfers.
- Concise break reports describe the waves and the surrounding environment, combined with the unique Stormrider symbols, depicting wave height range, swell window, bathymetry, wave type, optimum tide and wind.
- A visual feast of the most awesome European surf shots ever assembled, taken by the best international and local surf photographers.
- Detailed relief maps accurately plot the surf breaks along the entire continental coastline and reliable, up-to-date route planner maps help navigate the ultimate Euro road-trip.
