Many surfers paddle out wearing contact lenses. But is that a safe practice? And if not, what are the risks involved? Water, wind, sun, and sand – surfers are overexposed to the elements and quite often for an extended period of time. Surfing is often done in windy conditions, and those winds carry sand and […]
The more you surf, the more you become a better person. Right? Well, at least, that’s a valid assumption for most of the active surfers out there. We all know that there’s a moderate dose of hypocrisy in surfing, but that’s part of life and who we are. We shouldn’t expect a greedy man to […]
Surf & Comics are back with a new and very important message. “Do Your Part” is a comic about the plastic pollution that is slowly but steadily invading our oceans and killing marine life. Ines Gonzalez and Maxi Gonzalez wrote the colorful and informative artwork, and the design is by Xavier Tarrega.
If you haven’t already tried stand-up paddling, you’ve got to put it on your list of things to do. If you’ve already had a chance to participate in this ever-growing activity, you already know how fun and exciting it can be. You can enhance your experience that much more by taking your board out after […]
Sharks are at the top of the food chain. The ocean predators follow their instincts. The good news is that humans are not on their diet list. However, like us, they make mistakes, too. Swimmers and surfers are not sharks’ favorite meal. They prefer sea lions, sea turtles, fish, whales, and seals. The majority of […]
You are what you eat and drink. There’s no other way to put it. So, if surfing is your top priority, protect yourself and don’t underestimate the power of unhealthy nutrients. Your body is your temple. If you allow it to absorb food and drinks that are not welcome, your physique will respond and, ultimately, […]
Nazaré’s Praia do Norte has kicked off its 2016/2017 big wave surfing season with the first XXL showdown. Winter is coming, but the giant killers came sooner, in the middle of Autumn. And those who have already visited Nazaré on a special day know how big it gets. With the right wind speed and direction, and […]