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LOCKDOWN SURF X FILM FESTIVAL
Wow!!! It’s hard to fathom – we’re all suddenly facing a lethal pandemic which is spreading like wildfire across the globe. This has obviously put surfing in perspective. While we love to surf, need surf therapy on so many levels – keeping ourselves and other safe is dire at the moment. Seeing that isolation is […]
Weird Wave Winter Inspiration
Unless you live in the tropics and have no intention of venturing out, it’s time to dig deep for inspiration when winter arrives. How deep? You decide. Fresh water, tidal bores, wave pools, novelty spots – the options for hunting down a fresh take on the surf experience are limitless. In Weird Waves Season 1: […]
“Mavericks Black Walls Of Doom” Indeed
To say that Kai Lenny is pushing the limits in heavy surf conditions is an understatement these days. He’s doing things in the water no other human wants a part of. Free-fall drops in the meanest of sections, swooping turns and above the lip airs on monstrous waves all while switching between a ridiculous variety […]
Benefit Art Show In SF For Nor Cal Fire Victims
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 […]
Three Ways To Stay Inspired When The Waves Are Small
Summer in Northern California is one of the slowest seasons. The fog rolls in, swells rarely live up to forecast hype, crowds increase, and the doldrums invariably kick in. Don’t let the inevitable keep you from staying psyched though. Get proactive, and turn it around. Below are three ways to stay inspired when the ocean […]
City Surf Project To Host Benefit Film Screening – “The Smog Of The Sea”
What’s not to like about a great nonprofit organization, City Surf Project, hosting a benefit film screening of the epic ocean based environmental movie The Smog of the Sea? Throw in a happy hour, and raffle and you have a great time for a great cause set to go off. City Surf Project works to […]
“Vanishing Worlds: An Exploration of Fine Art and Environmental Conservation”
Surfing under the Aurora Borealis, ice caps melting, and narwhals being hunted are a few of the subjects documented by Chris Burkard and Paul Nicklen. Both Burkard and Nicklen are well known for riveting landscape photography that delves deep into the outer reaches of the Arctic. The two powerhouse photographers recently joined forces for an […]
Jack O’Neill – Northern California Legend (1923-2017)
“I’m into the ocean, I’ve always believed in its healing powers. It has proved therapeutic for people with physical and mental disabilities, for veterans returning from war, for everyone.” – Jack O’Neill I owe a huge thanks to Jack O’Neill for setting in motion the evolution of cold water surfing. As a pioneer in the development […]
“Island Earth” – Cyrus Sutton’s New Film About GMOs In Hawaii
Cyrus Sutton is well known for his crafty approach to surf travel and ability to creatively document it. One of his early efforts, Compassing, brought his viewers along as he outfitted a camper van and drove it through Mexico, capturing POV footage of fun looking surf along the way. Since then, he’s helped launch a non-toxic sun […]