The Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia is the biggest living formation on Earth – somewhat smaller than the state of California. As one of the most complex marine ecosystems, it plays host to an enormous amount of sea life. Hundreds of types of coral and jellyfish, an estimated 3,000 species of mollusks, over 1,500 varieties of fish, hundreds of […]
This 19 minute edit by Dane Staples follows Jordy Smith as he goes berserk in rifling waves in locations such as Namibia, South Africa, Hawaii, and Europe. Predominantly set to a throwback rock based sound track, it provides some amazing cinematography and surfing’s answer to hardcore virtuoso guitar soloist noodling.
A black light sea urchin mandala, a starfish crucifixion sculpture, a sardonic painting entitled Whale Evacuation Plan, and other representations of a perilously anthropocentric connection between humanity and sea life make up some of the subject matter of Charlie Callahan’s work. Callahan studied art at Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio before settling into the art scene along […]
Dave Rastovich has long been an ambassador for those taking on ocean based causes. In this short video he reps handcrafted brewing company Stone and Wood and talks about the importance of sustainability in business. Also, there’s footage of Rasta surfing a twin fin fish as well as anyone in the world and doing some crafty […]
As someone who surfs and has parents who met while traveling (Mom from Australia, Dad from the U.S. – they met in Greece in the 60’s) I’ve been looking forward to seeing the film, Given since I read about the concept in a 2015 Surfer’s Journal article titled “A Faith Born of Precognitive Adventures.” The website for the […]
The 14th annual International Ocean Film Festival in San Francisco is set to run from March 9 – 11, 2017. This year’s four day schedule is broken down into 12 programs ranging in topic from surfing, to oceanic science, to student competition, to various regional themes. Program 5, a surfing series, is scheduled for Friday, March […]
“Never give up, chase your dreams, and always be yourself” – Ntando Msibi The best advice I’ve heard in a long time comes from a 19-year-old South African surfer who beat incredible odds to make it off the streets and into a healthy surf based lifestyle. The above video put out by Ruwac Productions, and directed […]
Get to know the awesome old-school family that is the Bruhwilers. Go deep into the frosty waves and wilds of back country Canada in this seven minute video presented by Yeti. Also the surf is amazing, and savage and inspiring… sources and links: http://yeti.com
Generating money for California State Parks, good music, food, beer, and the world’s largest surf gear demo in the world – Camp Shred gets set to bring good vibes and a festive atmosphere to the San Elijo Campground at Cardiff By The Sea. While the demo is gauranteed to be a good time for everyone involved, […]