In Kauai? Wanna learn how to surf or take your surfing to the next level? Poipu Beach Surf School, located on the south shore of Kauai at Poipu Beach, offers beginner, intermediate and advanced surf and stand-up paddle lessons. Lessons include the use of a surfboard or paddleboard, rash guard and … Read Entire Post
Earlier this week, SurferToday.com announced the 25 most influential people in wave sports—surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, bodyboarding, skimboarding and wakeboarding. Who are the sportsmen and sportswomen on the list? Innovators, icons, inspirations and more. Check it out at: http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/8976-the-most-influential-people-in-wave-sports-in-2013.
Take a personal day. Call in sick. Get a note from your mom or dad. Do whatever you gotta do. June 20th is International Surfing Day! ISD unites surfers in more than 30 countries with over 200 different events, from paddle-outs to beach cleanups to surf movie nights. Whether you hit … Read Entire Post
Can a love of surfing influence public policy? In this video, the California Assembly’s informal “Surf Caucus” encourages participation in Earth Day and conservation of the state’s 1,100 miles of coastline. Happy Earth Day!
With a GoPro camera attached to your board, you can capture cool video and time-lapse photos while shredding in the surf. Last week, a California surfer visiting Kaanapali Beach in Maui may have caught something more—his own attack by a shark. Last Tuesday, April 2, the 58-year-old was attacked by a shark while sitting on … Read Entire Post
In a perfect world, everyone who wanted to surf would have the chance to learn. The Wahine Project is a nonprofit that was created to reach girls between the ages of 7 and 17, who would otherwise not have access to the resources or the opportunity to surf. Through education, outreach and travel, … Read Entire Post
On April 14-19, wounded war veterans will take to the waves at Cowells Beach in Santa Cruz for Operation Surf. During the weeklong surf camp, wounded active duty service personnel will learn to surf and enjoy the healing & transformative powers of the ocean. Operation Surf is a recreational and rehabilitative … Read Entire Post
If you missed the 2012 Mavericks Invitational last month, but want to see some big Northern California waves, check out Chasing Mavericks, newly released on DVD. I saw the movie when it was released in theaters last fall. Big waves call for big screens! The biopic tells the story of surfer … Read Entire Post
Yesterday morning, Feb. 14, surfers spotted a great white shark in the Monterey Bay. But this shark wasn’t looking for a valentine; it was looking for breakfast. The Monterey County Herald reported that veteran surfer Mark Hull watched the great white shark attack a sea lion about 150 yards from … Read Entire Post
…the insider’s guide to coastal living for night-dwellers (vampires)—and, yes, humans too. Here, we’ll explore the dark side of the coast: Crave – food & drink Pulse – events & entertainment Vampire Bites – musings & news Shark Bites – news & sightings Dusk Patrol – surf news & initiatives … Read Entire Post
