ABSTRACT
This chapter provides initial insights into the relationship between surfing and sustainability First, it will introduce the principle terms of this research, surfing and sustainability. This is achieved by identifying sustainability as a concept innately related to the term sustainable development. A brief overview of sustainable development is provided: its different perspectives and evolution. This is followed by introducing surfing as an activity, sport and lifestyle pursuit. The relationship between surfing and sustainability is then initially introduced, which sets the context for the subsequent chapter. Finally, this chapter outlines the structure of the book, briefly introducing each chapter and identifying the key components of each one.
