Natas Kaupas is a legendary figure who hit his stride as a professional street skater in the 1980s. He’s also a long-time surfer, art director, and graphic artist. His latest collaboration with Jon Rose and Waves 4 Water resulted in a t-shirt design aimed at benefitting the non-profit organization. With the words “ripple effect” sprayed […]
Bureo, a company making skateboards and sunglasses from discarded fishnets, just teamed up with Jack Johnson to launch a new sustainable product – The Fishnet Flyer. Like their other products, the frisbee is designed to fuse sustainability with fun while spreading the word on environmental issues. What better way is there to celebrate concepts of […]
Happy World Oceans Day! In celebration, The Good Brine is taking a moment to post a few tips for improving the health of our oceans and environment at large. Although there are endless ways to get proactive it’s important to start somewhere. Below are five ideas on how to get the momentum going in the […]
Alex Knost surfs like a caricature of himself in this piece – fast feet and distinct style on cartoonishly green waves peeling for days in the land of Oz. sources and links: video: Jimmy Jazz James music: Blister https://www.rvca.com/b/news
Throughout most of the Women’s Outerknown Fiji Pro the waves on tap were small and the competition was fierce. Tatiana Weston-Webb caused a few upsets as she sliced her way to a final staged in heavier conditions against Courtney Conlogue. Although she lost to Conlogue, Weston-Webb took out three-time world champ Carissa Moore and 2015 Fiji Pro winner Sally […]
“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 […]
Red dusty roads that stretch forever, epic tubes, and the quintessential crocodile lurking in the bush are on tap in this cinematographically refreshing video by Ishka Folkwell. In it Torren Martyn pushes the limits of twin fin surfboard designs as he explores elusive tracks in the far reaches of Australia, scoring inspirational waves along the way. Watch more videos […]
Chasing Coral is a documentary directed by Jeff Orlowski centered on the dire condition and die-off of coral reefs. The idea behind the film is to call attention to the change taking place through the power of visual documentation. In the short video below Orlowski gives more details about what went into making the movie. Chasing Coral is an […]
Ever notice the sun beating down on your shoulders as you’re waiting for a set to appear on the horizon (or floating in a swimming pool)? Absorbing a few rays while bobbing around in a body of water is pretty much inseparable from the experience. Why not take the concept of connecting with solar energy while buoyed and expand it […]
Oscar Langburne is a 14-year-old frother on a tear. He was recently featured in a video along side Tom Carroll entitled Mad Symmetry and recruited by Dane Reynolds and Craig Anderson’s new label Former. In a recent article put out by Stab Magazine, Craig Anderson had this to say about the stand-out grom’s approach. “Oscar is one […]