What is BODYBOARDING 101?

Hey, what's up? Welcome to BODYBOARDING 101! My name is Steve "Action" Jackson. I've been bodyboarding for 33 years, written for multiple bodyboarding publications and organizations, competed professionally in the United States (2005-2011), worked on the USBA (United States Bodyboarding Association) national pro/am tour, and Circuito Carioca in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).  I have, also,worked as a commentator for the APB (Association of Professional Bodyboarders), IBA (International Bodyboarding Association), ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals), WSL (World Surf League), and ISA (International Surfing Asociation).  Most recently, I have worked as Beach Announcer for the Bodyboarding US Festival (Ocean Beach, CA) and the 2021 California Bodyboarding Alliance Tour.

On the mic at the 2021 Bodyboarding US Festival in Ocean Beach, CA. Photo: TMPD Media.

I have worked as an English-speaking bodyboarding instructor for the EBC (Escola de Bodyboard de Copacabana) bodyboard school, and an assistant instructor with the EGT (Escola Guilherme Tâmega) bodyboarding social project in Copacabana (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).  I ran a series of free bodyboarding clinics through Eastern Lines Surf Shop (Belmar, New Jersey) during the 2019 summer, and was the coordinator for the 2019 and 2021 Belmar Pro Bodyboard Divisions as well. I am, currently, a full-time employee at Custom X Bodyboards (Oceanside, CA) and the co-host of 'Pitted with Action & Manny V' on the boogLIFE podcast every Monday night at 6pm Pacific Time/ 9pm Eastern Time in the United States.

boogLIFE Pitted with Action & Manny V.

My blog is a comprehensive reference site providing accurate information and features these main subject headings:

• HISTORY: The history of bodyboarding...pretty self-explanitory.
• CURRENT EVENTS: Industry news & event updates from around the world.
• RECAP: Reviews and final results for individual events as well as final standings for regional and national tours, as well as the world tour.
• BIO/PROFILE: Biographies and profiles for bodyboarding's  top riders and notable industry figures.
• PRODUCT PROFILE: Product and company profiles.
• AV CLUB: Bodyboarding video clips.
• APPLIED SCIENCES: Covering bodyboard equipment and designs.  
• GEOGRAPHY: Travel tips and reviews.
• PHYS. ED.: Training, maneuvers, dietary tips, and water safety.

From time to time, you will also see "BEHIND THE SCENES" and "A DAY IN THE LIFE" blogs from various bodyboarding competitions, special events, and personal surf trips.  So, there you have it.  BODYBOARDING 101 will be your go-to site for anything and everything bodyboarding related.  For more information, please be sure to check out the following links:

Who is Steve "Action" Jackson?

Custom X Bodyboards

boogLIFE

  I'll catch up with all of you in the next blog.  Until then, I'll see you out in the water...YEEEWWW!!!
Sincerest Regards,
Steve "Action" Jackson