I don’t know who I’d be if my brother hadn’t left an unreturned copy of Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” laying around the house. There are many lives within a life, each searching for meaning. Ryan Masters lives in a box canyon in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He’s a writer, a bodysurfer, and had […]
Surfing and skateboarding have officially been confirmed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board confirmed both sports in the official program. For the first time in its long history, the Olympic games will feature 50 percent male athletes and 50 percent female athletes.
Many surfers paddle out wearing contact lenses. But is that a safe practice? And if not, what are the risks involved? Water, wind, sun, and sand – surfers are overexposed to the elements and quite often for an extended period of time. Surfing is often done in windy conditions, and those winds carry sand and […]
Getting started with wing foiling requires a different setup compared to when you’re working on advancing your skills. But no matter your level is, you’ll need a wing, a board, and a foil. The beauty of wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, is that there’s less gear to manage, store, clean, and carry to […]
Carving is a cornerstone technique in the art of power surfing and one of the sport’s essential maneuvers. Carving is a slightly more complex version of the cutback and one of the symbols of power surfing. Both maneuvers allow surfers to temporarily or permanently turn their boards, depending on the behavior of the wave.
The surf watch market has a new player ready to conquer your heart. The Garmin Instinct Solar Surf has everything a surfer needs to improve his performance in and out of the water. Garmin has been operating since 1989, creating wearable technology solutions for automotive, aviation, outdoor, marine, and sports activities. They’re known for their […]
Fear and panic are two separate emotions. Fear is healthy; panic is lethal. I have been surfing for the past six years now. I’m far from being a great surfer, but being 42 years old, I’m pretty happy with my decent level. Even if it sounds a bit cliché, surfing literally changed my life and […]
Lea Hahn is 22 years-old. She’s been working as a surf photographer and videographer in Tahiti since 2017. Born and raised in French Polynesia, Hahn is the only professional female surf photographer on the island. She started her career in 2017 as a camerawoman shooting a surf movie from land.
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 […]
Steve Brown is a surfer like everyone else. The only difference is that he doesn’t let a stage IV lung cancer keep him out of the water. This is his latest adventure. In early November, when the water temp in Southern California drops ten degrees from its summer ease of 70-72°F (21-22°C), and with a […]