Guide to surfing, boogie boarding, kiteboarding, and paddle boarding with a focus on safety. Written by a teenager for adolescents and teens who are vacationing or unfamiliar with a variety of coastal dangers. It is humorous, easy to read, and full of color photographs. The technical information is concise, accurate, and uncomplicated to understand. The book provides basic instruction on a variety of water sports, a guide for selecting basic equipment, and important lessons on undertows, riptides, and sea creatures.