The meaning of title this book is to illustrate what has been long said about surfers, which is that they seem to have an unusual camaraderie and language amongst themselves, no matter where they are in the world. Surfers have an almost tribal connection and loyalty to each other, no matter what their native language, ethnicity, or culture may be. They are united in one common cause, which is their love for life, surfing, and the ocean realm.
 
The main objective of this handbook is to help the non-surfing public understand what this unique group of individuals, called surfers, is talking about when describing the waves and their ocean culture. The original idea came from a stark realization that there is definitely a cryptic language amongst surfers worldwide, that most people have no idea about, or understanding of.