You might have heard the news recently that Punta De Lobos officially became a World Surfing Reserve and Noosa in Queensland, Australia was selected to be the next one – but what exactly is a World Surfing Reserve? And why should we care or get involved? To answer the first question we went to the source. […]
In a world where surf movies saturate all media platforms it take a lot to stand out. Jungle by Morgan Maassen manages to do this. With mesmerizing cinematography, a unique editing style, and creative music selections this one transcends your typical video. The diverse cast of surfers featured in it include Marlon Gerber, Lee Wilson, Noa […]
The nonprofit organization Save The Waves (STW) is about more than just saving waves. According to their website they are “dedicated to protecting coastal resources through a unique combination of protected areas, economics and direct action.” Water quality, marine pollution, endangered reefs, public access, and climate change are a few of the issues they take on […]
Discarded body boards, plastic bottles, used fin boxes, left over carbon fiber, and Kelly Slater’s old traction pad are some of the materials Dan Mann recycled to create a surfboard largely made out of trash. Watch the video below and listen to Dan Mann expound on his approach to learn more about how he replicated […]
Directed by Dustin Humphrey BLACKBOY is a short film that focuses in on Indonesian surfer Deni Firdaus and his refreshingly old school take on surfing and motorbike culture. Fluid style on single fin logs in waves that grace a forgotten idyllic village endow this piece with nostalgic vibes. Add a look into the world of […]
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 […]
“You can become obsessed with wave quality when traveling at high speeds, focused on one solo and death to the rest of the orchestra, the texture of the journey forgotten. For us surfing became a release, freedom from the dense earth from which we had been laboring. It was cold, clear, joy.” – Mike Lay […]
After Andrew Cotton’s horrific wipe out the other day it’s good to see a few completed waves at Portugal’s fabled big wave spot (with the exception of one guy who pulls into an unmakable cavern). You know it’s massive out there when a graphic highlighting tool is needed to locate a surfer’s position on the […]
“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 […]
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—/I took the one less traveled by” – Robert Frost – Going against the grain and exploring less traveled routes sometimes results in gratifying outcomes. While most surfers aim for warm locations and sureshot destinations, seeking alternate regions and colder climates can also be rewarding. Throw in a […]