boogieboarding

Prone surf sliding

Boogieboarding is riding waves on a bodyboard—a short, rectangular foam board you lie on rather than stand.

The rider paddles out, catches a wave, and rides it toward shore while prone or on one knee.

Also called bodyboarding.

We spent the afternoon boogieboarding at the beach.

equipment

fins

Swimming appendages

  • swimfinsFoot-worn underwater propulsion
  • leashAnimal restraint cord
  • wetsuitInsulating garment for water

rashguard · wax · nose · tail · rails · deck · slick · core · stringer · channels

play

fun

Amusement or pleasure

  • frolicLighthearted playful movement
  • rompPlayful, spirited activity
  • recreationRefreshment through leisure

amusement · lighthearted · carefree · summer · vacation · family · kids · beginners · accessible · casual

waves

swell

Increase in size

shorebreak · barrel · tube · foam · splash · surge · ripples · spindrift · curl · face

technique

prone

Inclined or face-down

trim · carve · spin · roll · cutback · floater · takeoff · wipeout · lineup · positioning

ocean

saltwater

Ocean water, chemically speaking

sandbar · reef · shoreline · coastline · seashore · brine · kelp · marine · dolphins · seagulls

thrill

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

fun · adventure · daring · euphoria · heart-pounding · energy · intensity · fearless · boldness · anticipation

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

towel · umbrella · beachgoers · tidepools · dunes · pier · jetty · groyne · beachbreak · cove

Opposites
body position in wave riding

boogieboardingsurfing

Riding waves standing up

longboarding · shortboarding · stand-up paddleboarding · skimboarding · wakesurfing

activity vs. inactivity in water

boogieboardingfloating

Staying atop liquid

treading water · wading

water vs. land recreation

boogieboardingskateboarding

Sport on wheeled plank

snowboarding · sandboarding · mountainboarding

Family

board, boogie, boarding, skateboard, surfboard, skateboarding, boogied, skateboarder, bodyboarding

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G