Are you fast approaching middle age? Have you dreamed of learning to surf? David Flanagan has a wonderful story of hope and freedom for you in his latest book “Board.” Anyone can learn how to stand on a surfboard and ride a wave. Surfing has nothing to do with age, gender, or origin. It is […]
What do surfing and politics have in common? Scott Laderman, author of “Empire in Waves: A Political History of Surfing,” is about to shock a few naive souls. Surfing is more than just a sport. The activity of riding waves is widely known for its broad spectrum of influence. As we know, surfing has been […]
Time dilation and the irrelevance of the awareness of time are the core themes behind the surfers’ tube riding experience. “Time Barrel: How Do Surfers Experience Time in the Barrel” is probably one of the most exciting surf books ever written. Cynthia M. Peterson, who holds a PhD in Psychology, decided to study time perception […]
“The Surfer’s Mind” is a book about learning to master our mind for peak performance in surfing and life. Richard Bennett is a leading specialist in the field of surf psychology. He was the first psychologist to travel globally on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour – between 2000 and 2003 – pioneering surf […]