Welcome Dotman_ga and a very nice early post.
As mother of a long time surfer it's an interesting up-date on the lingo.
Just one thing : you cannot speak of surfing without a mention of the great Duke Kahanamoku, Olympic champion, mega surfer and official Ambassador of Aloha.
For short but informative link :
http://www.alohafame.org/xduke.htm

Quite a bit longer but with more personal anecdotes :
http://www.surfsidesports.com/The Duke.htm