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In pictures: Arctic surfers ride waves along Atlantic Ocean

Novice surfers learn how to ride a wave in Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean, where the water temperatures is at five degrees centigrade and the air temperature is at minus two degrees centigrade. Unstad, the world's most northern surf school, is perfect for those wanting to try Arctic Surfing. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

Updated on: Mar 17, 2017 9:16 AM IST
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Novice surfers learn how to ride a wave in Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean, where the water temperatures is at five degrees centigrade and the air temperature is at minus two degrees centigrade. Unstad, the world's most northern surf school, is perfect for those wanting to try Arctic Surfing.  (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 17, 2017 9:16 AM

Novice surfers learn how to ride a wave in Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean, where the water temperatures is at five degrees centigrade and the air temperature is at minus two degrees centigrade. Unstad, the world's most northern surf school, is perfect for those wanting to try Arctic Surfing. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Surfers wait for the right moment to enter the water in Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Surfers wait for the right moment to enter the water in Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Norwegian surfer Tommy Olsen is seen in the water as he gives a surfing lesson to beginners in Flakstad, near Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Norwegian surfer Tommy Olsen is seen in the water as he gives a surfing lesson to beginners in Flakstad, near Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Norwegian surfer Tommy gives a surfing lesson to beginners in Flakstad, near Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Norwegian surfer Tommy gives a surfing lesson to beginners in Flakstad, near Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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A surfer rides a wave at Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A surfer rides a wave at Unstad along the northern Atlantic Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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A surfer walks along the shore in Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A surfer walks along the shore in Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Novice surfers leave the beach at Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Novice surfers leave the beach at Unstad. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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A novice surfer cleans his leash as he prepares for surfing. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A novice surfer cleans his leash as he prepares for surfing. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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A surfer paddles out in the Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A surfer paddles out in the Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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A surfer rides a wave while balancing himself on the surfboard. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A surfer rides a wave while balancing himself on the surfboard. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Surfers take off their wet kit after enjoying the waves. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Surfers take off their wet kit after enjoying the waves. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Surfers rest and enjoy the beautiful unset after surfing along the northern Atlantic Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Surfers rest and enjoy the beautiful unset after surfing along the northern Atlantic Ocean. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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Surfers rest in front of a camp fire after an evening of surfing. (Olivier Morin/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Surfers rest in front of a camp fire after an evening of surfing. (Olivier Morin/AFP)

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