On January 8, 2018, California state legislators, Al Muratsuchi and Ian Calderon introduced a bill that aims to establish surfing as California’s official sport. If recognized and approved, it will be the second time surfing is adopted as official state sport, after being designated in Hawaii in 1998. Interestingly, Hawaii opted for having two formal […]
The surf break is the zone – or lineup – where waves start to break. Take a look at the five main types of surf breaks and their characteristics. Every surfer has a dream wave, an idyllic warm water location where waves form and peel perfectly down the line as if they were sent from […]
“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 […]