Summer can be a nightmare, especially if you’re a seasoned surfer. Fortunately, the warm days are over, and winter is coming. Artist collective Surf & Comics returns with a story that surfers know too well. The sunny days are a synonym of crowded lineups, small waves, and constant conflicts over priorities. When the summer’s gone, […]
Surfing is the art of riding waves. But why do surfers say that offshore wind conditions bring pristine waves? Wind creates the waves in our oceans. Without the wind, there would be no ground swells and wind swells. The sea would be a flat body of water, and surfers would have to create waves artificially. […]
Mick Fanning and Owen Wright have been confirmed on the 2017 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. The three-time world surfing champion decided to return to competition again, after spending most of 2016 in free surf and decompression mode. Fanning says he is highly motivated and ready to do battle. “2015 was a tough year. […]
Kepa Acero suffered a severe neck and back injury after wiping out in Mundaka, in the Basque Country. On January 2, 2017, the prolific surfer-traveler was enjoying the magical left-handers of his home break when he fell off of a wave and hit the bottom floor. “At that moment, I lost consciousness. The only moment I […]
Feet position on a surfboard is critical. From the moment you pop-up until you reach the white water, your feet will be constantly working and shifting. How do you stand up on the board? In surfing, feet mean balance, control and speed. With the help of your hips and arms, your feet will swing you […]
A group of surf entrepreneurs from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has developed “Surf Sauna” for cold water surfers who discover paradise in a hot shower after a gelid surf session. There’s nothing like feeling cold. When the water temperature is below 50°F (10°C), we wish we could be sitting in a tropical sunny beach, surrounded by […]