Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his sailing crew are credited with writing the first-ever description of wave riding before surfing was even considered a sport. James Cook was born on November 7, 1728, in Marton, Yorkshire, England. He was a British navigator, explorer, and cartographer who served in the Royal Navy from 1755 to 1779.
Padang Padang is a dreamy left-hand reef break located in the island of Bali, Indonesia. It’s one of the greatest surfing destinations on planet Earth. The spot produces a stunning, tropical green barreling wave and can be found just 1.5 miles northeast of Uluwatu. According to surf historians, the first person to ride Padang Padang […]
For some people, kindness and generosity have no price tag attached. This is the true story of someone who understood how a simple gesture could mean a lot to a fellow beach lover. Beaches are sanctuaries of health, places where Nature heals us both physically and spiritually. I have always felt attracted to the beach […]
Bruce Brown is widely known to have been the innovator of modern-day surf films. The California filmmaker who directed “The Endless Summer” continues to fill seats around the world. “A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story” is a feature-length movie about the legendary director.
Surfing plays a significant social, economic, and cultural role in the development of many coastal communities. With its intimate connection with the ocean and a close relationship with art, lifestyle, and health, surfing has become a key pillar for thousands of small villages, medium-sized towns, and even large cities. In the heart of it all […]
Catching the best surf means needing a career that provides the freedom to spend time by the waves and explore the best beaches the world has to offer. Flexibility and mobility are important career factors to consider for any passionate worker when looking at the best jobs for surfers. The following list offers seven of […]
Catching the best surf means needing a career that provides the freedom to spend time by the waves and explore the best beaches the world has to offer. Flexibility and mobility are important career factors to consider for any passionate worker when looking at the best jobs for surfers. The following list offers seven of […]
The world’s busiest lineups are no longer a 100 percent male-dominated arena. That’s a thing of the past. Women are taking over – not only in sports but in society as well. Although some might consider the previous statement a false cliché, the truth is that the ball of snow is slowly but steadily rolling […]
Todd Chesser was born in Florida on February 16, 1968. At the age of three, he moved to Hawaii with his mother, Jeannie, after his father was killed in a car accident. Jeannie was a talented competitive surfer. She finished fourth in several national and world championships between 1973 and 1980.
Every second of every day, there’s a wave breaking somewhere in the world. Nevertheless, we seem to lack alternative words to describe this daily, large scale phenomenon. Waves are poetry in motion. Actually, they’re always on the go and ready to reach their ultimate obstacles. The goal of an ocean wave is to travel and […]