On April 29, 2018, a chest-to-head-high south swell wrapping through first peak provided perfect conditions for the 3rd Annual SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz. The tag team competition was hosted by Big Stick Surfing Association (BSSA) as part of the annual LogJam Classic and saw six teams of five compete for both the Fundraising and Surfing […]
Surfing is a sport that works like a therapy against the demons that sometimes take advantage of our brains. And, although it may not cure you, it will put a smile on your face. We all know that a lifestyle surrounded by the sea brings a lot of positive benefits to our health. It has […]
Is it safe to surf after it rains? How does surfing after a heavy rainfall affect your health? Make no mistake: the risk is much greater than the reward. It’s hard to be out of the water when the waves are picture-perfect, and the lineup is empty. But if rain has just fallen, you might […]
Today, you don’t need to be a professional surfboard shaper to build a surfboard from scratch. Here’s everything you need to know before making your private surfboard shaping room. Surfboard shaping is an art, but that shouldn’t stop you from becoming an amateur artist. Surfers are experimentalists, and we all dream of, one day, producing […]
There’s no place like California. And if you’re a visiting surfer, you should know where to go to score the best waves. Southern California is home to hundreds of fantastic beach breaks, point breaks, and jetty breaks. Depending on the swell angle and wind conditions, you’ll always find a wave that suits your needs. From […]
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, […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) will work with the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) to establish standard water safety course and certificate for surf and stand-up paddleboard instructors and coaches. The world governing body for the sport of surfing teamed up with ILS to design the International Surf and SUP Instructor Aquatic Rescue and Safety […]
Who needs pills when you’ve got surfing? A group of French doctors and health care providers is prescribing surfing to their patients. And the overall results are quite impressing. We knew surfing is good for your health. Late Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz had already taught how riding waves could increase our quality of life. As a doctor […]
Whatever your reasons for surfing, it is obvious to anyone who spends time in the line-up that surfing is really good for your health. When you surf, you feel stronger, fitter and happier, and with a good training program you can make the most of these health benefits. So how does surfing keep you healthy? […]
Dustin Barca is running for the office of Kauai County Mayor. The professional surfer, environmental activist, and mixed-martial arts fighter has been involved in local politics for much of his young adult life, but this is a rather radical decision. “When I returned home from a traveling surf career, I started becoming aware of the […]