If you were a surf journalist in the 1980s and 1990s, you would’ve loved to chat with Mark Foo. His catchy and memorable quotes made a splash, and were frequently exposed on the cover of magazines and newspapers. Mark Foo was born on February 5, 1958, in Singapore, but moved with his Chinese photojournalist parents […]
“Are you crazy, dude?” This is a common retort for when avid wave riders tell someone that they want to try living in a surf van. We have five essential tips for surf camper idealists. While the idea may sound extremely outrageous to some, the free souls who wish to wander off into the nature […]
“Living Rivers” is a short documentary about surfers and their role in the many unique river cultures of the American West. In a way, the film directed by Max Lowe reminds us of how surfing has drastically evolved in the 21st century. You don’t need an ocean anymore. Surfers are where moving waters are. In Montana, Wyoming […]
The word “Aloha” has several meanings, and they all share a common Hawaiian origin, history and culture. So what does Aloha mean? History books are not clear when did the “Aloha” expression enter the Hawaiian vocabulary, but several sources date it back to the end of the 18th century. The official publications tell us that “Aloha” […]