Ocean health, art, community education on the topic of plastic pollution, good vibes, and inspirational activism – what’s not to like about the upcoming collaborative art show dubbed Message In A Bottle? Hosted by the San Francisco Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, this event is entering its third year and evolving as it goes. Set to […]
Although it was a strange year in someways (political mishaps, natural disasters, wavepool madness, and social upheaval galore) a lot of positive advancements also surfaced from within the surf industry in 2017. As we push forward into 2018 it’s worth reflecting on a few solid efforts from last year to draw inspiration from. Here’s a […]
Thanks to Jamie O’Brien’s high profile soft-top antics and every imitator on the planet, the popularity of foamies has reached ridiculous heights. It was estimated by Bloomberg Businessweek that as of 2015 about 500,000 Wavestorms had been sold. There are massive Instagram accounts dedicated to soft-tops, faomie surf contests, and surf school flotillas blanketing every conceivable […]
“It’s about realizing that clean beaches start at home” – Kahi Pacaro – With a 2017 world champion and winner of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing about to be decided, the North Shore of Oahu is once again at the epicenter of the surf world. While the The Hawaiian Pro, Vans World Cup of […]
The Reef Beneath is a short film publicizing the critical condition of the Great Barrier Reef. Presented by Patagonia, it follows Belinda Baggs, Kimi Werner, and Wayne Lynch on their mission to sail through and get a first-hand look at the reef and surrounding ecosystems while documenting everything they encounter. As the largest living structure […]
It sounds like an ode to 1970s surf culture – mushrooms, hemp, low environmental impact, and phenomenal surf in the outer reaches of Maui’s lush shores. In reality it’s a recipe for the birth of a surf company start-up that prides itself on sustainability and performance. Focused on the creation of fins, Huckleberry Surf Company […]
While donating time or money to organizations you believe in is a great way to get behind a cause and show your support, it’s also nice to come away with something to show for it. Buying a t-shirt is one easy way to do this. Not only does the money you spend go to the […]
You might have heard the news recently that Punta De Lobos officially became a World Surfing Reserve and Noosa in Queensland, Australia was selected to be the next one – but what exactly is a World Surfing Reserve? And why should we care or get involved? To answer the first question we went to the source. […]
The nonprofit organization Save The Waves (STW) is about more than just saving waves. According to their website they are “dedicated to protecting coastal resources through a unique combination of protected areas, economics and direct action.” Water quality, marine pollution, endangered reefs, public access, and climate change are a few of the issues they take on […]
Discarded body boards, plastic bottles, used fin boxes, left over carbon fiber, and Kelly Slater’s old traction pad are some of the materials Dan Mann recycled to create a surfboard largely made out of trash. Watch the video below and listen to Dan Mann expound on his approach to learn more about how he replicated […]