“It’s about realizing that clean beaches start at home” – Kahi Pacaro – With a 2017 world champion and winner of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing about to be decided, the North Shore of Oahu is once again at the epicenter of the surf world. While the The Hawaiian Pro, Vans World Cup of […]
Jeff Chavolla’s raw footage from Ocean Beach will inspire you to take on winter conditions. So grab your hooded suit, booties, and a board with plenty of foam. Get ready for 40 minute paddle outs and the possibility of scoring a memorable one – or being seriously humbled while trying to survive the experience – or just […]
It’s not easy running an independent, culture defining, ever evolving website over a long period of time. Matt Warshaw’s latest call for action to save the Encyclopedia Of Surfing site (which includes Encyclopdia of Surfing, History of Surfing, and Above the Roar) by raising $30,000 in the month of December, 2017 is a prime example. […]
Anthony Walsh is a professional surfer renowned for his skill in hollow waves. In 2016 he won a GoPro contest for a wave at Skeleton Bay in Namibia that he got barreled on 11 times. But what about another, more personal side to the roving professional – family life? Watch the Walshes – Anthony, Crystal, […]
The Reef Beneath is a short film publicizing the critical condition of the Great Barrier Reef. Presented by Patagonia, it follows Belinda Baggs, Kimi Werner, and Wayne Lynch on their mission to sail through and get a first-hand look at the reef and surrounding ecosystems while documenting everything they encounter. As the largest living structure […]
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 […]
It sounds like an ode to 1970s surf culture – mushrooms, hemp, low environmental impact, and phenomenal surf in the outer reaches of Maui’s lush shores. In reality it’s a recipe for the birth of a surf company start-up that prides itself on sustainability and performance. Focused on the creation of fins, Huckleberry Surf Company […]
Unless you were in Japan this past October you probably missed Alex Knost’s latest art show titled Form & Void at T-Art Hall in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Thanks to a short video by LIQUID, however, you can take somewhat of a virtual tour of the exhibition set to music by Glitterbust. T-Art Hall aims “to present more works of […]
While donating time or money to organizations you believe in is a great way to get behind a cause and show your support, it’s also nice to come away with something to show for it. Buying a t-shirt is one easy way to do this. Not only does the money you spend go to the […]
I can’t get enough of my home state, California. And neither can millions of others. Jeff Chavolla‘s sweeping videos remind us why. Lush geography and a rich diversity of surf set-ups translates into a modern day gold rush – with arguably better rewards. sources and links: Jeff Chavolla