Surfing
ArchiveBecause no one has time for missed connections and grueling layovers
'A Surfer's Search' features Erik Wilkie riding the frozen waters of Lake Superior during Winter Storm Wesley in 2019
'River Surfer' profiles a longtime saltwater surfer turned river rider from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves
On the wave-rich islands of Canada's Haida Gwaii, surfing is creating new connections to an age-old culture鈥攁nd surfboards have been given a more befitting name
Alaska Airlines's latest flight promotion to Hawaii offers cheaper tickets for bigger waves鈥攂ut you only have a few days to snag a deal
With so much funding from the government going toward boxing and baseball, it's much harder to find surf gear
Did your favorite make the list?
In O'Neill's Strike Mission series, its team of surfers sets off to far-flung corners of the globe in search of remote waves
'Practice of Creativity' is about surf photographer Patricia van Hanswijck de Jonge, who documents the surfers of Southern California
Thanks to drone footage, we now know how often sharks are close to us in the ocean
After witnessing the serious injury of a dear friend, they began teaching ocean safety to lifeguards, schools, and first responders
The first episode of Headed North features surfers riding the breaks around San Clemente before starting their journey toward colder waters
The North Carolina鈥揵ased buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
Though Gabe Messam's life has been fraught with challenges, he's a surf instructor at one of the most prestigious surf schools in Ireland
Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?
Colombia boasts huge mountain ranges, large portions of the Amazon, and endless coastline and surf breaks. But can a country come back from a civil war to become a mecca for adventure?
If you think travel agents disappeared completely in the age of online booking, think again. They're back鈥攊n a whole new, modern form.
This film reflects on how Hurricane Sandy ultimately strengthened the fellowship of this town
We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you鈥檙e looking for true crime or the next hot novel
Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.
Baja's right-hand point breaks are what surfer Allesandro Ponzanelli was after during the shooting of 'The Guero'
Although he retired from the World Tour in 2004, Shane Dorian isn't slowing down
'Surf Therapy' profiles surfer Alex Gray, who's starting a community聽of聽surf-therapy meetups for people who are experiencing loss
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line鈥檚 pieces this month.
Here鈥檚 what to know when shopping for a SUP
An asymmetrical board with a blazing performance
Boards, apparel, and accessories for all kinds of watery pursuits
John Oppito taught himself to handcraft surfboards in high school. Now he's winning awards for his exquisite East Coast creations.
When Sophie Goldschmidt became the World Surf League's CEO in 2017, improving the women's tour was a priority. Her next challenge is equality for all surfers.
Traveling with large gear can get pricey. Here's how to bring your mountain bike or surfboard along without going broke.
Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit
'Camel Finds Water' chronicles a journey of rebuilding an abandoned boat and the lengths it took to find the perfect break in Canada
To raise strong, independent kids, you need to let them make some brave choices
The host of the podcast 'Wild Ideas Worth Living' will put out her 100th episode this spring. Here she tells how she got into the podcast business.
Handmade surfboards are a rare commodity. Handmade surfboards crafted by women are even more so.
There鈥檚 a side of Nazar茅 that isn鈥檛 life and death
Her surfing students wanted swimsuits that stayed put and had a place to stash a key or money. So Andrea 鈥淢ona鈥 Picasso created some鈥攁nd they鈥檙e brilliant.
Robby Naish has made a career dominating one water sport after another
How a quest to get women included in the Mavericks surfing contest fueled a transformation that could impact all of sports.
From Vans, the Weird Waves series documents a group of surfers pursuing a variety of odd breaks from around the world.
Need a reboot for the New Year? From yoga to trail running, these retreats ensure that and more.
The initiative, led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is ambitious, but some in the outdoor industry argue it's the only hope for saving wild places from climate change
After adopting a meditation practice a decade into his career, Knox is near the top of his athletic game
One weekend, Matthew Bryce headed to his favorite Scottish beach to surf. The conditions were perfect. Until they were deadly.
A successful day begins with reliable rituals
Why was the ocean so nasty along the West Coast on Sunday and Monday? It鈥檚 all thanks to a low-pressure system thousands of miles away and a meteorological phenomenon called a fetch. Let me explain.
Anyone who sets foot in the ocean will 鈥楻ISK CERTAIN DEATH,鈥 says the National Weather Service
Alixandra Klein's upcycled waterproof bangles can go everywhere you do
This is the trailer for 鈥楢 Land Shaped by Women,鈥 which explores gender equality in Iceland.
HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018
Bikinis that stand up to every wave for women who rip
Winter blues already got you down? These trips make it easy to find sun and sand.
Director Andrew Kaineder treats us to a dark look at his upcoming film, 'Beyond the Noise'
Stephanie Gilmore's record-tying seventh world title signals the perfect end to the most progressive year in professional surfing history
The legendary surfer brothers on the power of stoke and their new documentary
Prepare for lots of screaming (most of it from Adam Ondra)
The Senegalese surfer is making fans all over the world. Next stop: The 2020 Olympics. Words by Anna Kusmer.
This film aims聽to answer the question of why these athletes push themselves to the outer limits.聽
Mountain biker KC Deane聽learns from Hawai'i local Albee Layer that there鈥檚 more to the island than the waves
The best way to improve your workout is to buddy up
Surfers on Lake Michigan are getting sick, and they think they know why
Watch to learn Laird Hamilton's travel-friendly stretching routine that you can do anywhere, anytime.聽
Surfer Matt Meola and filmmaker Jon Spenser took off on a charter boat called the Mangalui, and set a course for the Mentawais islands.
Forget the all-you-can-eat buffets. These small-ship cruises offer unparalleled access to adventure.
Travelers from around the world can now explore the reclusive nation's undiscovered breaks, but their adventure could come at a cost to human rights
Ram贸n Navarro chases swells around the world. Here's the carry-on gear that helps him get it done.
Last week, surfing became the latest sport to close the prize-money gender gap. So where does that put us on the greater path to equality in sports?
鈥楾he Baja Box鈥 documents pro snowboarder Austin Smith building out a box truck in Baja.
The surfer lost her arm to a shark 15 years ago. If you think that鈥檚 slowed her down, you don鈥檛 know her story.
Imagine a future where a robot checks you into your hotel, carries your luggage through the airport, and tunes your skis. Turns out, that future is already here.
Tim Conibear started a surf therapy program in Cape Town that's helping thousands of kids discover both surfing and a sense of community
Board basics for a season on the waves
From Stab Magazine, 'Culture Shifters - Foster Huntington' chronicles the origin story of #Vanlife .
Doce Dias is a recap of Mexi Log Fest聽in La Saladita, Mexico which celebrates longboarding and its unique laid-back lifestyle.
Phenomenality, from Lucas Jatob谩, profiles big wave surf pioneer and gifted storyteller Ric Friar.
Even better, they鈥檙e all cheaper than $50.
Boards of Legends is about surfboard shaper Christian Bradley聽who has built surfboards for many of the world tour鈥檚 best surfers.
We're all for trashy novels, but if you want something a little different, may we suggest gossipy surf memoirs and musings on the wellness industry?