By Cameron Branston Surfing is a sport that has ancient roots and was always close to nature. When the native Polynesian races needed to cut a kona tree for the purpose of making an olo board, a ceremony was organized as to ask for forgiveness for this act. Surfers are usually quite involved and active [...]

By Stacey Rice At the time of this writing, we’re in the 71st day of a BP Oil spill that President Obama has declared as the nation’s worst environmental disaster. Researchers have estimated that between 35,000 barrels (about 1.5 million gallons) and 60,000 barrels (about 2.5 million gallons) of oil are gushing into the gulf [...]

By David Lakins Summer is coming around once again, and that means good news and bad news for surfers in the UK. The good news is that you can lose the heavy winter wetsuit you have been using for the last six months, but the bad news is that unless you are spending your summer [...]

By Kelcey Parker When most people think about spring break, images of drunken teens guzzling draft in Daytona Beach nightclubs come to mind. Which begs the question, “do you come home relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to get back to work?” Nope. You come home burnt out, malnourished and embarrassed about lifting up your top for [...]

By Emma Stewart Wooden surfboards have been making a comeback on the beaches since their disappearance in the fifties, when foam boards became the standard. Many see these beautiful wood creations as a green alternative to their foam counterpart, and are attracted by the hip new look. If you are interested in buying an expensive [...]