In the midst of gale warnings, waves towering at 12 feet, and wind speed that reaches up to 40 knots, hardcore surfers pack their boards and put on their winter wetsuits to prepare for the wildest swells they’d surf for …
The world can be a dangerous place — what may seem like a beautiful and harmless phenomenon could turn out to be a deadly encounter if you’re not careful enough. In the west coast of France, you’ll find Phare des …
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Do you like watching the waves? In 2019, Surfline released the premium version of their app where you can watch HD live streams of your favorite surf spots on your phone. With this, you don’t need to wake up early …
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What do you think are the odds of you encountering a shark while you’re surfing? According to Florida Museum, 61% of the total cases of shark bites in the world are related to surfing and other board sports. It’s because …
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Every surfer falls into one of two categories: regular foot surfer and goofy foot surfer. You may have heard of goofy and regular. These are frequent terms in surfing and skating, windsurfing, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. Before you start learning how …
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If there is anything that ruins a great wave, it is when you waited, you paddled, and you stood as you caught the wave but tumbled over your board not more than two seconds after. It is when instead of …
There is nothing like arriving at the beach to find the perfect conditions. Slight offshore winds with long swell periods, long clean waves rolling down the coastline, and crystal clear water. But the reality is that these conditions don’t come …
Gone are the days when we could rock up at our favorite surf break and be one of, if not the only person in the water. With over 20 million surfers worldwide, and a surf population growing at 12% per …
A good friend of mine once said, “There will always be a kook or a grom in a lineup. If you don’t know who they are, maybe you’re it.” As I think of those words today, I reflect on my …
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Grom and a Kook | How to Spot Them
Picture this: You’re at this surf town you’ve been wanting to visit for years. You’ve waxed your board, you’ve put on your wetsuit, and now that it’s time to go surfing, you see that all the water’s gone and it’s …
