This is the real-life story of Miguel, a 17-year-old who made surfing look easy by embracing it with a carefree attitude. Those who surf for a couple of decades might have already shared the secrets of surfing with friends and family. In some cases, the seed was planted, and a new surfer joined our world. […]
It is one of surfing’s frequently asked questions. How long does it take to learn to stand up on a surfboard? How hard is it to become a surfer? Surfing is not the most demanding sport in the world. But if you’re willing to give it a go, then there are some things you should […]
FCS announced the launch of Freedom Leash, a surfboard leg rope that is lighter, thinner and stronger. We have to admit that surfboard leashes rarely change over time. It’s one of those pieces of surf hardware that didn’t evolve much in the past couple of decades. FCS believe it has re-invented the kook cord by […]
“Charlie Don’t Surf” is one of the greatest and most popular movie lines of all time. But that does it really mean? The iconic movie quote can be heard in “Apocalypse Now,” an intense and literally explosive 1979 war film written by John Milius and directed by Francis Coppola. “Apocalypse Now” features an impressive cast […]
Perfect waves are not always a winning combination of wind, swell and tides. Sometimes, idyllic surf sessions depend on a concept called wave refraction. In oceanography, wave refraction is the bending of a wave as it propagates over different depths. The concept should be taken into consideration whenever we analyze and read a surf report. […]
Hawaiian surf legend, waterman, and environmentalist George Downing passed away peacefully in Oahu. He was one of the last Waikiki Beach Boys mentored by Duke Kahanamoku. It’s hard to forget his infectious smile. George Downing is widely seen as one of the original big wave surfers. Downing mastered the art of riding giants in the […]
Legendary Santa Cruz surfer Vince Collier passed away after suffering a heart attack. According to photographer Chris Klopf, Collier died after a surf session at Puerto Escondido, in Mexico. Vince Collier, nicknamed “The Godfather” was one of the most respected Santa Cruz locals. He grew up surfing in Northern California and was one of the […]
Pterygium, also known as Surfer’s Eye, is a benign growth of tissue over the cornea, the clear part of the eye. It usually appears in the nasal corner due to irritation from ultraviolet energy. As the pterygium starts to overlap the surface of the eye, it causes redness, blurred vision, and a cosmetic blemish. Pterygium […]
Mick Fanning announced that the 2018 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will be his last event as a pro surfer. The Australian surfer will retire from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) after the second contest of the season. Fanning says he can’t give it 100 percent anymore and is not enjoying it […]
Are you planning a surf trip? Make sure you include a surfer’s first aid kit in your baggage. Accidents and injuries happen all the time, and they can be especially tricky to deal with if you’re surfing in isolated, remote destinations, with poor access to healthcare. According to a 2007 study published in the American […]