tombstoning

'tombstoning' - diving off rocks and cliff faces into a body of water such as a lake, pond, the ocean, etc.

The term 'tombstoning' is more commonly used in the UK and Europe than in North America.

Actual News Article:

A top Australian bodyboarder is still recovering in hospital after breaking his legs while "tombstoning" in west Cornwall.

by Steven Biars August 02, 2005