The surfer’s knot is a cutaneous condition that results in the development of bumps and lumps in the chest, legs, and feet of wave riders. Although commonly and erroneously associated with malignant tumors, the surfer’s knot is a benign condition. It is not fluid in bone joints – it is the overgrowth of connective tissue […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) announced the heat draw for the sport’s debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The world governing body for the sport of surfing released the seedings for the men’s and women’s Round 1 heats and corresponding match-ups. Surfing’s first-ever Olympic participation features a six-round heat format that will steadily narrow […]
Avalanche is a deep water slab located 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) off the coast of Vila Velha, a coastal town in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The name speaks for itself. But in this particular case, it’s not a mass of snow, ice, or rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside – it’s seawater.
Switzerland is a landlocked country. However, the European nation has one of the most active surfing communities in the world. Today, you can ride a wave in the most unusual and unexpected places. Surfing is no longer a sport that is exclusively practiced in the ocean. The planet has many types of surfable waves, both […]
In the late spring of 2015, after retiring from bike racing and having a less hectic business calendar, I made much-delayed plans to take a surf lesson. Before I had a firm date, I read “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life” by New Yorker staff writer William Finnegan. If all went well, then a little of […]
Big wave surfing pioneer Greg Noll passed away of natural causes aged 84, in Crescent City, California. He is widely regarded as the first person to ride Waimea Bay in 1957. Greg Lawhead was born on February 11, 1937, in San Diego, California.
If there’s one sport that can really make a difference in the fight against all sorts of discrimination, it is surfing. “Samira Surfs” is an illustrated novel in verse inspired by a true story that illuminates the plight of Muslim Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh through a young girl’s journey as she finds peace and empowerment […]
The sea is contemplation, joy, inspiration, and the only reason we have been given a chance to live. It can be as violent and destructive as anything in Nature, but it can also be gentle, serene, kind, and generous. Some people spend their whole lives without being able to be touched and positively influenced by […]
Underwater surf photography could be as exciting as riding a perfect wave. Here are a few tips on how to shoot surfers from and below the surface of the ocean. Photography and surfing go hand in hand. Believe it or not, taking an iconic picture could be as hard as becoming a world surfing champion.
Summer is here, and we’re back with a collection of surf accessories, gear, and apparel that you’ll surely enjoy. What are your plans for this year’s summer surfing season? Will you be relaxing at home and making occasional trips to the beach for early morning and late afternoon surf sessions?