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Fine-tuning "The Surfer’s Mind"

“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 […]

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Surf industry pioneer Hobie Alter passes away at 80

Hobart “Hobie” Alter has passed away at 80. The surf industry leader teamed up with Gordon Clark to use polyurethane foam in modern surfboards. “Hobie” Alter was born in Ontario, California, in 1933. He began surfing at 16, in Laguna Beach. After reaching the finals of the Makaha International surf contest, he started producing his […]