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 […]
When summer conditions are small and inconsistent it makes perfect sense to pull out a log and slide around. In the piece below Nine Narvaez makes the doldrums look appealing as she cross-steps and glides through an abandoned seascape in high definition. It also doesn’t hurt that she does so with style in dreamy weather. […]
Just up from Ocean Beach in SF, the tenth annual Outside Lands music festival is set to jump off August 11-13, 2017. While the beach is sure to be overcrowded by music going revelers, the event itself will be worthwhile. Some of the headlining acts include Metallica, The Who, Gorillaz, Lorde, and A Tribe Called […]
“I’m excited any opportunity I have to go in the ocean. Riding a wave is secondary…” – Adam Replogle Frothing on the surf, feeding homeless folks, avoiding sharks, notions of time in a barrel, and raising kids the right way are a few of the subjects expounded on by Adam Replogle in this short bio […]
How much time do you really spend reading books these days? With smartphones, laptops, streaming technology, and a million other fast-paced life distractions, the answer to this question is probably “not much.” But why not prioritize a little time for a good read when the waves are flat? Why shouldn’t you unplug for a moment, […]
At first glance you might think that a partnership between a major surfboard brand like Channel Islands, and a car company like Mini Cooper, in the name of sustainability is a bit gimmicky to say the least. It’s a commercial stunt designed to sell you on a concept right? Probably true, and yet there might […]
Being an artist is not always glamorous. It takes hard work, commitment, and the ability to navigate uncharted territory. In this short piece from Vissla, Thomas Cambell takes us inside his Bonnie Doon studio for a peek into his world – one of varied mediums, philosophical insight, and self-defined “shitty” smith grinds. Cambell also confirms […]
Staying warm in cold water is a super power many of us take for granted. A few precious millimeters of insulation turn an otherwise hypothermia inducing environment into a watery playground. And yet, we rarely take a moment to appreciate how amazing our wetsuits are, let alone care for them properly. With this in mind, […]
How do you make the most of small waves, crowded line-ups, and funky summer time conditions? Break out a log and get loose. “You can’t not have fun on a longboard,” a friend of mine once told me. Watch this high definition video of kids surfing Queens for proof. sources and links: Dans Surf Videos
Snapt 3 is the long overdue sequel to, well, Snapt 1 and Sanpt 2, which came out about 14 years ago. It features an allstar line-up that includes Bruce Irons, Mason Ho, Jack Robinson, Asher Pacey, Danny Fuller, Bobby Martinez, Dustin Barca, Josh Kerr, and Seth Moniz to name a few. Heavy waves, heavy riffs, […]