The International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) based in San Francisco is entering its fifteenth year of operation. On offer, once again, is a great series of films ranging in category from “marine science and industry to sports and adventure.” Program 5, the surfing section of the festival, is set to run on Friday, March 9, […]
In partnership with Surfrider Foundation, Save The Waves is running their 5th global wave conference in Santa Cruz, California next week. According to their website the event will bring “together the best international minds from the surfing, conservation and innovation communities to tackle the world’s most challenging ocean issues.” The main areas of focus are Climate Change […]
A 5’4″ twin fin is not everyone’s go to design when hunting barrels in Indonesia. It’s safe to say, though, that Torren Martyn is not aiming to emulate your average traveling surfer. Like his quiver selection, he stands out in quality surf, drawing intriguing lines and covering some serious ground inside the tube. This edit […]
There’s been a lot of surf media focus on Ryan Burch recently. Whether it’s an upcoming part in the next Thomas Campbell surf film, an interview in the latest SURFER magazine, or a profile clothing line with Volcom, he seems to be everywhere right now. And the best thing about a ubiquitous Burch? – regardless […]
Always More by Perry Gershkow mixes a variety of styles in a range of locations to create a captivating edit. It features Noah Wegrich, Nate Tyler, Torren Martyn, Mitch Coleborn and some interesting quiver choices. Throw in music by Worn-Tin and this short video is sure to inspire. Additional filming credit for Always More goes to Kyle Buthman, Ishka […]
Making the most of wintery conditions in Northern California requires dedication, skill, and grit. In this inspiring edit by Skyler Nilsen, local Santa Cruz stand-out Shaun Burns displays all three. sources and links: Skyler Nilsen
What do you get when you mix art by Nathaniel Russell, film by Tin Ojeda, music by Hailu Mergia, and mash it together at The Chapel? – an interesting surf related musical and visual event to say the least. And that’s exactly what’s on offer this coming weekend in San Francisco. Tin Ojeda, who will […]
“I ended up being able to follow my passions and make a living out of it. So I’ve been very blessed in being able to do that…” Mark Healey is a world renowned hellman in the water, known for taking on the heaviest of heavy conditions at big wave spots in Hawaii and around the […]
There’s nothing better than a few drain pipes unloading on your local sandbar. BBurt’s video, “Northern CA 2/13/18” offers just that. A refreshingly fun edit documenting a less death defying side of winter time up north. Featuring surfing by Matty Lopez, Michael Taras, Marty Magnusen, Ian Glover, Andy Olive, and Lewis Samuels, this short edit will […]
The Canadian landscape is so vast that its backdrops have backdrops – an inspiring visual echo that sets it apart from much of the surf world. Navigating to the surf, though, is no joke. Dense fog, icy water temps, and heavy weather patterns ensure that the crowd factor remains virtually nil. “On & ON Volume […]