Surfer Girl: A Guide to the Surfing Life

Surfing is back and bigger than ever, with girls now hitting the waves in unprecedented numbers. Girls who just wanna be cool know that surfing is the way to do it-while having fun and getting into great shape at the same time. But becoming a surfer isn't just figuring out how to stand up on a board; it's how to walk the walk and talk the talk, how not to flop out of your top, and knowing how to deal with one of the biggest hazards of the sea-boys in the water. It's also about learning patience, discipline, focus, and perseverance. Jam-packed with full-color photos, dynamic graphics, comics, and instructional art, surfer girl Sanoe Lake's comprehensive guide not only teaches style, skills, and safety-it empowers readers with all of the sassy wit and attitude that made Sanoe a favorite character in the cult flick Blue Crush.

Sanoe Lake is a native Hawaiian who comes from a tradition of surfer girls (her mother and grandmother were both surfers). She is also a model (most notably for the popular sportswear line Billabong) and actress who played a leading role in the film "Blue Crush" starring Kate Bosworth.

Steve Jarrett is a freelance writer and surfer who lives in La Jolla, CA.