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The surfing moments that stand out in memory forever

It is barely enough. I have been surfing – the mystic and ultra-cool and slightly absurd art of riding waves standing up on a board – for more than half my life. Yet it will never be the full,… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Muslim surfers: finding Islam and Allah in every wave

Surfing is an inclusive sport and lifestyle that is all about enjoying and sharing the love of the ocean. It is open to people of all ages, races, genders, religions, and sexual… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

What is and how to treat a neoprene wetsuit allergy

Have you ever had an allergic reaction to a newly purchased wetsuit? Why does your neoprene skin give you a rash? Wetsuits are a fundamental piece of equipment in modern surfing. Surfers can only… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Gerry Lopez: 50 fascinating facts about Mr. Pipeline

Known for exploring and riding deep in the tube, Gerry Lopez is surfing’s very own Yoda. Here are some fascinating life and career facts about Mr. Pipeline. He’s a Zen-like character admired by many… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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The day I discovered the Pupukea surf

Larry and George Segedin lived together in a white house near the top of the inhabited part of the Punchbowl Crater. There Larry did his renderings for various architects, and George was studying for registration exams to become a professional engineer. He had previously spent many years in the Philippines and the Far East as […]

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The best summer quotes of all time

The warm weather is where you find it. Discover the best quotes about summer you will ever read. For many people, summer is the best and most inspiring season of the year. And it is obvious why. It’s a time for relaxing, enjoying life outdoors, going to beautiful beaches, stepping barefoot on the warm sand, […]

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How can surfers become ocean protection leaders?

“Having steadily surfed since the days of gremlins, ho-dads, and baggies, the author is well aware that surfers are hardly a politically oriented fraternity.” “Nevertheless, there are hundreds of thousands of beach lovers, and we are a potential source of political power that as yet is as untapped as the power of the surf.” I […]

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Surfing in modern times: a 1960s outlook

The revival of surfing, which took place at the beginning of the 20th century, coincided with the revival of swimming. Although swimming can be traced back to antiquity and numbers Caesar and Charlemagne among its more famous exponents, the sport had fallen into disrepute during the Middle Ages, as it was thought to be the […]

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Tyler Wright is SurferToday’s "Athlete of the Year 2020"

Australian surfer Tyler Wright has been named “Athlete of the Year 2020” by SurferToday. For the first time in its history, SurferToday decided to highlight a single athlete instead of four recipients, representing surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, and bodyboarding. There are two main reasons for this unprecedented format change.

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10 signs you are a thalassophile

What is a thalassophile? A person who loves and is magnetically attracted to the ocean and the sea. Many people say they enjoy spending time at the beach, especially during summertime. While that might be a normal thing to do, there’s also a particular niche of individuals who need to be near the ocean all […]

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