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Surfing is the art and athletic discipline of riding ocean waves on a surfboard. Competitive surfing evaluates a surfer's ability to select quality waves, execute maneuvers with speed, power, and flow, and demonstrate progressive skill in variable ocean conditions. The Olympic discipline is short...

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ISA Rulebook (November 2025 edition, issued by ISA Executive Committee 2025-11-03)

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