“You can become obsessed with wave quality when traveling at high speeds, focused on one solo and death to the rest of the orchestra, the texture of the journey forgotten. For us surfing became a release, freedom from the dense earth from which we had been laboring. It was cold, clear, joy.” – Mike Lay […]
After Andrew Cotton’s horrific wipe out the other day it’s good to see a few completed waves at Portugal’s fabled big wave spot (with the exception of one guy who pulls into an unmakable cavern). You know it’s massive out there when a graphic highlighting tool is needed to locate a surfer’s position on the […]
“I really wanted them to know they’re special, and no matter where they’re from, if they try their best they can do anything.” – Sky – Young Sky shreds – and she’s on a mission to spread positive vibes. Simply by making friends with impoverished children in Cambodia and shedding light on their condition she’s […]
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—/I took the one less traveled by” – Robert Frost – Going against the grain and exploring less traveled routes sometimes results in gratifying outcomes. While most surfers aim for warm locations and sureshot destinations, seeking alternate regions and colder climates can also be rewarding. Throw in a […]
“I’m a graphic designer, artist, sign painter, and some kind of combination of all three of those things…” – Jeff Canham – If you surf or pay attention to graphic design, chances are pretty high that you’ve encountered Jeff Canham’s art. He was Art Director at Surfer Magazine from 2000 to 2005 before moving to […]
The International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) is currently accepting submissions from aspiring high school and middle school film makers from across the globe. So if you are a student or know a student with an interest in making movies and have an ocean based story to tell don’t miss this opportunity to create a film […]
Keeping toxic butts out of the ocean is a serious task. While roughly 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are tossed out as litter each year the filters they’re comprised of do not biodegrade over time. Instead they break up into microplastics that remain on land or in the sea, and release accumulated toxins like arsenic, formaldehyde, and […]
Heavy hollow conditions emerge in Northern California during fall and winter. This piece from Perry Gershkow captures just how good and intense it can get when the elements come together. Featuring Nat Young, Matt Lopez, Cyrus Sutton, Shawn Dollar, Tyler Fox, Pat Gudauskas, Marty Magnusen, Dane Gudauskas, Kyle Thiermann, Michael Taras, Pat Shaughnessy, and Trevor Bloom this one is guaranteed to get you psyched. sources and links: […]