Vans and Dylan Graves have partnered up to create a new series of episodes entitled Breaking Waves, which aims to shine “a light on often overlooked and polarizing social issues and topics within surfing.” The first episode explores the LGBTQ surf community and how the general surf world can benefit from being inclusive. Dive in […]
Weird music, solid Puerto wave, beautiful drop. While Bianca Valenti continues to push limits on so many levels (she’s an advocate, an activist, a solid hard-charging pioneer at the forefront of women’s big wave surfing) she also simply inspires when she surfs. For proof, ogle the smooth line she draws on this beast at Zicatela […]
Puerto Escondido holds one of the world’s best big wave spectacles. Giant lines of swell roll in, pitching up into oversized, throaty, sometimes makable barrels before detonating mercilessly on near-shore sandbars. It’s a world class proving ground for those brave enough to test themselves against nature’s wrath. Because the action takes place close to shore […]
Since it was founded by Dr. Dave Jensen in 2000 Surfaid has been working to save lives in impoverished yet surf rich areas. Picture backwater villages plagued by malaria and high infant mortality rates in West and North Sumatra, Nias, Sumbawa, and the Mentawai Islands. According to their website Surfaid offers “practical support such as […]
“We all have our stories and our past and our hardships. The cool thing about surfing is none of that matters when you’re in the water. It’s just you trying to get a good wave…” – Ian Glover – This mini documentary about Ian Glover goes deep. Focused on a therapeutic connection to surfing in […]
Although it was a strange year in someways (political mishaps, natural disasters, wavepool madness, and social upheaval galore) a lot of positive advancements also surfaced from within the surf industry in 2017. As we push forward into 2018 it’s worth reflecting on a few solid efforts from last year to draw inspiration from. Here’s a […]
With hundreds of buildings destroyed and thousands more threatened in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, what formerly stood like an inviting series of surfside communities now resembles a war zone. Muted sunset smoke filled skies, charred vehicles, pedestrians with makeshift gas masks, and annihilated buildings paint a grim Southern Californian panorama. And while the scope of […]
News about Kelly Slater’s wave pool has been all over the place lately. From a recent contest trial run, to the mechanics of how it works, to officially being added to the 2018 WSL Tour, and debates about what this all means for the future of surfing, there’s been no shortage of intrigue. Throw in […]
The Great Highway Gallery is putting on a benefit art show tonight, November 10, 2017, dedicated to helping victims of the Northern California Fires. The show will include photographs of the fires by Joe Aguirre and Jake Ricker. There will be a raffle at the event with prizes that include art and gift certificates to […]
“I really wanted them to know they’re special, and no matter where they’re from, if they try their best they can do anything.” – Sky – Young Sky shreds – and she’s on a mission to spread positive vibes. Simply by making friends with impoverished children in Cambodia and shedding light on their condition she’s […]