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“The Raglan Surf Report: Why Surf Judges Keep Their Identities Secret” by Will Sileo via The Inertia

by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Competitions, Surf

There’s a lot of hate out there in the world, no small amount of which is often leveled at competitive surf judges. No idea what I’m talking about? Go check out any of the WSL’s Instagram posts from the El Salvador Pro, scroll through the comments, and if you...

“‘Femme Ocean’ Tells the Stories of Four Women Breaking Boundaries in Surfing” by Staff via The Inertia

by admin | Jul 10, 2022 | Community, Surf, Women's Market

Maryam El Gardoum tears into a blue Moroccan wall. Photo: Femme Ocean. ‘Femme Ocean’ Tells the Stories of Four Women Breaking Boundaries in Surfing The ocean nearly took my life,” says filmmaker Annika von Schütz. “Now it’s giving me life.” Premiering July...

“You Might Not Need to Worry About Breaking a Brand New Surfboard Ever Again” via The Inertia

by admin | Jul 2, 2022 | Associate Members, News, Resources, SUP, Surf

Editor’s Note: Just bought a new surfboard? Check out Surfcare, a new option for peace of mind. You just dropped an unforgiving grand(ish) on a creamy white hunk of fiberglass – straight off the rack from your local surf shop. It’s silky to the...

“UCSD Surf Team Awards First College Scholarship for Surfing” by Will Sileo via The Inertia

by admin | Jun 28, 2022 | Awards, Competitions, News, Surf

We all know that you can get your college tuition subsidized, even fully covered, for playing sports like basketball, baseball, or football in college. Well, now the same holds true for surfing. University of California San Diego just handed out the first college...

“Surf Cams Might Be Secretly Ruining Your Session” by Ella Boyd via The Inertia

by admin | Jun 16, 2022 | Debate, News, Surf

Yes, you can see yourself surf. But do you want to see yourself surf? Photo: Screenshot//Surf Cam Rewind Why do we surf? Is it to escape reality and enjoy a connection with nature? Is it to challenge your personal limits, try new tricks, and progress as a surfer?...

“Surf Travel and a Brief Lesson in Localism” by Connor Macanally via The Inertia

by admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Community, International Flavor, International Travel, Localism, Surf

Small-ish wind-kissed waves are your best bet at sliding in unnoticed. Photo: Sebastian Mitterm//Unsplash The Basque culture is one of the oldest in existence. How old? No one really knows. There’s good evidence to suggest the Basque language, “Euskara,” has...