A while back I took a shot at winning a lottery. Through Omaze I entered a contest to win a trip to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch to surf his unique and perfect manmade wave. It was a rare opportunity in the surf world and as stoked as I would have been to win, I was equally stoked to lose. […]
Haiti is in Crisis. On October 4, 2016 Hurricane Mathew, a category 4 hurricane, slammed into the island and caused extreme destruction. A staggering portion of the population lost their lives, families, homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods in the storm. Food, water, medical care, and basic necessities suddenly became scarce and urgently needed. Although it might not be a premier surf destination, […]
I recently read an article in Surfer Magazine entitled Sons of Steamer Lane about what it’s been like for multiple generations of surfers to grow up in Santa Cruz. The article contrasted the lifestyles of the young up and coming generation of competitive surfers, like Nat Young, with the old school wild and wooly badasses of […]
When you think about professional competitive surfing you probably picture John John Florence, or a competitor of his ilk, flying out of a gaping barrel and/or boosting a giant air with a jersey on. Timed heats, judging, performance innovation, cash prizes, corporate sponsors, and dramatic world title races should also come to mind. While the World […]
Although it might be cliche to say Pat, Dane, and Tanner Gudauskas personify surf stoke – they do. One recent manifestation of their positivity was exhibited through Positive Vibe Warriors, an organization created by the trio, and a surfboard drive for Jamaica. They successfully mobilized surfers from Northern and Southern California to donate boards to a hugely appreciative […]