He is one of the most experienced big wave surfers on the planet. Discover the most popular quotes, thoughts, and sayings from the one and only Garrett McNamara. Garrett McNamara was born on August 10, 1967, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, roughly 150 miles away from the Atlantic Ocean. McNamara’s surfing career may very well have started when […]
At which stage of surfing are you right now? How good is your surfing? What do you need to get to the next level? How would you rate your surfing skills? What should you focus on as a surfer? Your answers to all these questions may be biased, but it’s important to ask them so […]
Finn Cox and Emma Cattlin have taken out the 2018 Taj’s Small Fries in Yallingup, Western Australia. The duo has successfully defended last year’s titles in the 16 & Under Boys and Girls divisions. The last day of competition got underway under sunny blue skies and gorgeous two-to-three-foot waves at Smith’s Reef. “It’s just been […]
Are you looking for a surf camp in Bali? Need a surf camp for beginner surfers? Search no more. Find the surf camp of your dreams. Whether you’re a curious watersports enthusiasts, first-timer, beginner, or intermediate surfer wanting to travel to popular surf destination, a surf camp is always as an exciting proposition. If you’ve […]
How are the waves today? Learn the basics of a surf report, and take note of what to check to know if the surf is coming to you in the next days. The knowledge of the fundamental variables of surf forecasting is key to making good calls when it comes to choosing where and when […]
A German company specialized in designing and build wake park features announced the creation of the world’s first floating outdoor surf pool. Cologne-based UNIT Parktech developed and patented a stationary wave pool ready to be installed on a natural environmental like a river or lake. The Unit Surf Pool produces a 4′ wave for beginners […]
Finn McGill and Vahine Fierro claimed the 2017 World Surf League (WSL) World Junior Championship at Bombo Beach, New South Wales, Australia. The final day of competition got underway in wind-affected three-to-four-foot surf and crowned two new future stars of the sport. In the Men’s final, McGill put an end to a less favorable cycle […]
Learn how to build a career in surf journalism, and to develop your inner fiction writing skills. Become an accomplished surf journalist or best-selling surf author now. In the “fake news” era, it is not easy to become a credible content creator. There are too many sources, too many digital distractions, and, from a consumer’s […]
It looks like a towel or an inflatable bodyboard, but it lets you ride a wave with your eyes close to the water surface. The surf mat is a pliable watercraft capable of doing magic things. A surf mat is a small and soft, inflatable, rectangular rubber mattress used to ride waves in a prone […]
Why do the Hawaiians measure waves differently from the rest of the world? There are several theories as to why this happens. Buzzy Trent once said that “waves are not measured in feet and inches, they are measured in increments of fear.” While that can be a savvy analysis, it is also true that we […]