How can you surf 50 states if some are landlocked with no oceans or waves?

There are many ways to surf. The obvious way is on waves created by wind in the Ocean. Wind can also create waves on lakes. Rivers can form standing waves that can be surfed. Humans have recently created wave pools that rival ocean waves. And wakeboard boats now create surfable waves. But surfing is a very personal endeavour and what constitutes surfing a state is different for anyone who has tried. The Aussies were ok being towed by a car or horse or even surfing down steps and dunes. When creating my own set of “rules,” I considered what I believe surfing is, my background in wake and, of course, Ben Gravy’s successful attempt at 50 states. My criteria are as follows:

• In the ocean, gulf, or lake, I must ride three waves minimum (in honor of the amazing Dale Webster)
• In a river, stand up from prone and stay up in control for a minimum of 10 mississippi count
• Behind a boat, must start prone, let go of rope, then pop up (also needs to be a special story)
• If it has an ocean or gulf coast, I must surf there
• If there is no ocean but a lake that produces waves, the lake must be surfed
• If there is neither ocean nor lake but a legitimate river wave, the river wave must be ridden
• If there is a surf park, that can take precedence over a small river wave but not ocean, lake or legitimate river surfing
• If none of these are available and there is a very cool story behind it, wakesurfing is acceptable (This will apply to no more than 3 states)

*I don’t bother filming because I don’t want to detract from the experience. I’ll always get a picture, but this means I won’t have any proof… But I don’t need proof as this is just for me*