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SDR wrote a new post, Signs of life at the Wedge 2 months ago
You know the surf’s bad when you find yourself envious of the fetch brewing over Lake Michigan. Southern California’s been lingering in the doldrums for weeks. No west swell, no south swell, thanks to shadowing […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Gallery — Lucia Griggi portfolio 2 months ago
Despite the “Blue Crush effect” (that may be waning at the moment) surfing is dominated by X chromosomes. If surf photographers had their own clubhouse, there wouldn’t even be a ladies room. And of the lensfolk […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Excerpting surf lit 2 months ago
For the last 10 years Santa Barbara-based writer Michael Kew has been traveling the world, digging on obscure surf spots everywhere from the Gaels, Polynesia and Scandinavia to Melanesia, the Caribbean and […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Introducing Cayla Moore 2 months, 1 week ago
Honolulu’s Cayla Moore, 14, captured the biggest win of her young surfing career at Ian Walsh’s 9th Annual Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, Maui. The victory in the 12-14 Girls division was no walk in the […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Inside Jed Noll’s studio 2 months, 1 week ago
Like so many people are learning to do in this compromised economy, Jed Noll knows how to wear multiple hats all at once. It’s just that his extra hats just happen to be a lot cooler than everybody else’s. He […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Meet Kelia Moniz 2 months, 1 week ago
Kelia Moniz is from Oahu and comes from a family of surfers. Her father Tony falls into the “legends” category. Her mom, Tammy, is very active with the family business, Faith Surf School. Kelia also has four […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Train like you surf 2 months, 2 weeks ago
You see it a lot these days, “surfing as sport.” Not art, not recreation, not fringe pursuit or act of counterculture rebellion, but an actual athletic pursuit. There’s no question that surfing requires a high […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Zeke on the loose 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ezekiel Lau is a warrior: Literally. The 18-year-old, who is affectionately called “Zeke,” is a senior at Kamehameha Schools and its mascot is the Warriors. In addition, his middle name — bestowed by his […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Andino: ‘they really like tradition surfing’ 2 months, 2 weeks ago
It’s been a long time coming for Kolohe Andino, and finally his much-anticipated first ASP World Tour event is behind him. In round one Kelly Slater dropped the hammer, blowing Andino out in the first five […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Spotlighting Dane Reynolds’ filmer 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dane Reynolds is enigmatic and hard to track, but no one knows the ins and outs of the man’s daily life better than Jason “Mini” Blanchard, who follows Dane’s every move with a video camera for […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Parko gets to the point 2 months, 3 weeks ago
“I hate losing and I love winning.” “I’m more middle aged now.” “He’s a freak … he’s like E.T. or something.” These are reveals from 2011 world title runner-up Joel Parkinson. What he won’t tell you is how ready […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Hatteras beach driving restrictions 3 months ago
A new law requiring Hatteras Island, N.C., residents and visitors to pay to drive on the beach as well as a fresh round of beach closures were enacted Wednesday. The unprecedented measures have rattled the barrier […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Parko: Superbank needs sand 3 months ago
The solid 8-foot Christmas swell that hit Australia’s Gold Coast was a welcome relief for wave-starved surfers suffering from tiny Southern Hemisphere summer conditions. Snapper Rocks, Kirra, and Burleigh pumped […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Training for the big time 3 months ago
The following is a guest column, special to ESPN.com: For many outsiders, the idea of professional surfers “training” to compete is a laughable concept. Why would these guys need to stay in shape if they’re just […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Early days in Oz 3 months ago
It’s been hot, but there have been moments of relief. Australia’s kind of like that. The talent showed up around Coolengatta early, before the Breaka Burrleigh Pro, and there were a few sessions over the hill at […]
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SDR wrote a new post, Yadin Nicol Qualifies for 2012 ASP World Tour 5 months ago
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SDR wrote a new post, Kieren Perrow Wins The 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters 5 months, 1 week ago
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SDR wrote a new post, Owen Wright Focuses On The Positives 5 months, 2 weeks ago
There’s Nowhere Quite Like Pipe
Hawaii is one of the world’s most famous locations, and for surfers there’s nothing quite the challenge of Pipe. Owen Wright and the other competitors on the ASP World Tour will […]
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SDR wrote a new post, 9 Lives Of An Aussie Night Rider 5 months, 2 weeks ago
A SHADOWY FLIGHT
There are many words to describe what you have just witnessed. Could this be the first glimpses of surfing alien worlds, or is it something else. Could it be the new surfer’s disco….. […]
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SDR wrote a new post, TAJ BURROW Wins At Haleiwa 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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