Patagonia made huge strides on the day after Thanksgiving, helping to turn Black Friday green by donating 100% of sales to grassroots organizations focused on protecting the environment. The company raised about $10 million, exceeding expectations by a long shot and empowering those on the front lines of environmental stewardship. Some of the ocean and marine life related […]
Since its inception there’s been pandemonium on Black Friday as uncountable shoppers go haywire in pursuit of savings on consumer items. But does this have to be the paradigm of our holiday culture? How can we shift our psychology here, and reconfigure the day after Thanksgiving to represent a more progressive vibe? Green Friday anyone? To begin […]
Growing up surfing in cold water inspires an appreciation for quality wetsuit innovation. Thanks to Jack O’Neil and the procession of wetsuit companies and pioneers that followed him I’ve never had to think too hard about what I wear in the water. There was always an easy litmus test – if it kept me warm and […]
On Saturday December 3, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Surfrider Foundation, Marin County Chapter will be releasing their calendar for 2017 at Proof Lab in Mill Valley, CA. The calendar will include 13 high quality images of surf, beaches, and art produced by local photographers and artists. The event will showcase the calendar, function as […]
Thomas Campbell is prolific. He’s a film maker (The Seedling 1999, Sprout 2004, The Present 2009), painter, photographer, sculptor, and all around purveyor of what’s good about surf and skate culture – creativity, fun, vibrance, rawness, and expression. His work comes across as a manifestation of all of these attributes. From single fin surfboards sprayed in lively […]
Jason Bradly is a well established wildlife photographer. He is currently exhibiting work at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The show, California: At The Water’s Edge gives its audience a look at the sea life in the unique waters of the California coast. As it says on the museum’s website: “Bradley’s photos explore the […]
Women’s professional big wave surfing is stepping up this season. With the recent Pe’ahi Challenge competition in Maui, and a women’s heat scheduled for the Titans of Mavericks event in Half Moon Bay, professional female surfers are taking things to the next level. On November 11, 2016 Paige Alms won the Pe’ahi Challenge in solid surf, sharing […]
What do you get when you cross sustainable surfboards, wetsuits, boardshorts, and hand planes with a gallery space, artistic expression and positive intentions? A new show entitled “From Plastic to Fantastic” presented by Surfing Heritage And Culture Center (SHACC) and Sustainable Surf. The show features a variety of surf related items produced from recycled and sustainable […]
Once again the Save The Waves Film Festival heads to the West Coast and beyond. The creators of this event always do an amazing job of fusing live music, film, and good times with the important task of raising money for a great surf-focused cause. The organization itself is devoted to protecting and preserving wave rich […]