Ocean based environmental degradation and destruction is at an all-time high. According to National Geographic “about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.” So, as surfers, what can we do […]
The cigarette board, a surfboard design made with a core of discarded cigarette butts for the purpose of raising awareness about waste entering the ocean, has been around for a while now. With a movie in the making and ongoing fundraising campaigns to support the cause, the project is picking up steam as it goes. […]
Follow Torren Martyn and Ishka Folkwell as they embark on the first leg of an international quest to track down quality waves in remote and inspiring locations across the globe. Equipped with the bare essentials and a revitalized touring van, these two refuse to gloss over any of the challenges traveling surfers face. Instead, Martyn […]
You can’t not like Save The Waves’ global mission. As stated on the website their “vision is a world where waves and coastlines are cherished and protected, and surfing provides a proactive vehicle for long-term coastal conservation.” To that effect, Save the Waves is currently broadcasting their annual film festival. Given the current world health […]
4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered every year according to Ciggy Board Boys, Ben Judkins and Taylor Lane. Enough of that waste finds its way into the ocean to present a serious problem. Instead of simply harping on the issue or putting blinders up, Judkins and Lane came up with a creative way to raise […]
As surfing continues to attract an ever-increasing population of humans, the amount of surfboards being deployed also continues to rise. But what happens to surfboards as their short life-span plays out? A significant percentage end up in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation and waste. While absolute sustainability within the surf industry may be a long […]
Most surf wax is made from petrochemical based materials like paraffin. While there are organic options out there, they tend to be overlooked by the mainstream surf population. Most of us who surf (there are millions these days) apply paraffin based wax to our boards repeatedly, building up a grippy base, before scraping it off, […]
The International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) based in San Francisco has a telling mission – “to save our oceans one film at a time.” While centered on themes related to protecting the environment, the festival offers a wide range of viewer experience. From feature length works such as Dolphin Man, to short documentaries like City […]
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to cleaning up and preserving coastal areas, Save The Waves is about more than simply preserving surf spots. As it states on their website, “Save The Waves protects coastal ecosystems around the world in partnership with local communities, utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, economics, and direct action.” With proactive […]
“It’s always going to be a battle. We need clear, articulated, unemotional I suppose, supporters. A kind of common sense wisdom. We don’t have long to make some serious change.” – Wayne Lynch – Heavy waves and heavy concepts – Patagonia’s latest environmental surf film Never Town does not hold back while exploring what screams […]