Surf vans are iconic. Surfers have been traveling and living in them for decades. From the vintage Volkswagen Bus and Ford Econoline, to customized Sprinters and conversion vans, there are no shortage of inspiring examples. The only downside to these beach-side apartments on wheels seems to be fuel efficiency. While they tend to guzzle gas […]
It’s time to check-in about ocean health. The same element we depend on for our surfing fix is in peril. Coral reefs are suffering as water temps heat up, plastic is spreading like an epidemic, sea levels are rising, and superstorms like Harvey are devastating wide swaths of populated areas. And yet, thanks to inventions like […]
Situated by the border of Mexico, Imperial Beach California is simultaneously blessed with good waves and plagued by serious environmental challenges. From horrendous sewage spills via the Tijuana River, to coastal flooding that’s inundating it’s beach front roads, the town is facing serious threats. Enter Serge Dedina, the 53-year-old mayor who has surfed there most […]
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 […]
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 […]