With hundreds of buildings destroyed and thousands more threatened in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, what formerly stood like an inviting series of surfside communities now resembles a war zone. Muted sunset smoke filled skies, charred vehicles, pedestrians with makeshift gas masks, and annihilated buildings paint a grim Southern Californian panorama. And while the scope of […]
News about Kelly Slater’s wave pool has been all over the place lately. From a recent contest trial run, to the mechanics of how it works, to officially being added to the 2018 WSL Tour, and debates about what this all means for the future of surfing, there’s been no shortage of intrigue. Throw in […]
For decades, Mexico and Puerto Rico have offered phenomenal wave rich destinations to traveling surfers. From thundering Puerto Escondido tubes to long cruisy waves at La Salidita to heaving Tres Palmas and perfect Rincon both regions have provided sheer epicness over the years. In the wake of recent earthquakes and hurricanes both locations are rattled. […]
We all know by now that Hurricane Irma caused extreme havoc and destruction in parts of Florida and the Caribbean. Lives were lost, infrastructure torn apart, and access to vital resources disrupted. While some Caribbean islands like Antigua and Barbuda faced virtual destruction, all of those in Irma’s path were hit hard. Getting support to people […]