Body surfing goes back to before written history; it was an activity done by indigenous peoples living along equatorial coastlines. While there is some written history, much is centered around Southern California , Australia, and Hawaii . However, it is known that people in places such as Brazil , Indonesia, India, the Caribbean, and Papua New Guinea engaged in the activity. Swim fins garnered popularity after World War II but were created in 1940 by Owen Churchill, beginnin

From sinners to saints, strip club to surf shop, SantoLoco has a story unlike any other surf shop. Not only does the surf shop exist in...

Photo courtesy Jack Lajoie Surf forecasting ain't an easy biz. Whereas other jobs in the surf industry are straight forward, surf...

When speaking about Trestles, surfers typically refer to Lowers Trestles, known to locals and surfers simply as Lowers. Lowers is the...

While the Outer Banks are becoming more and more popular each year, many people still don’t know exactly where to go to surf. For many...

When you think of the typical surf state, Texas may not be on the top of your list, and understandably so. Texas is often overshadowed by...

Surfing in Hawaii is not for the faint of heart, but certain breaks are more welcoming to those just picking up surfing or looking for a...

Since the water is generally the warmest in the months of August and September, we figured it was the perfect time to dial in on some of the best women’s spring suits for surfing on the market right now. In this article, we will look at a couple different surf brands and see what makes their spring suits worth a purchase. What is a Women’s Spring Suit? A spring suit is a specific type of wetsuit that works best when the water may be too warm for a full suit , but also a litt

Where would surfing be without the surfboard leash? Maybe we would all be better swimmers but that’s beside the fact when you consider the surfboard leash was one of the best inventions in surfing history. Seriously, the surfboard leash has pushed surfing's limits when swimming for your board isn’t a concern anymore. Choosing a surfboard leash can be tricky. Should you look for length? Velcro strength? We’ll run through all those things and more. History of the Surf Leash The

I'm sure you have heard the two most popular discussion topics about New Smyrna Beach… epic waves and sharks. Shark sightings aside, the...

The rugged Oregon coast is certainly not made for the average surfer. Cold waters and large powerful waves line the coastline of Oregon....

Alabama’s coastline is only 60 miles, but within this strip of sand you can surprisingly find a few quality waves. Even though Alabama...

The following article is Part 3 of an excerpt from Cash Lambert's book Surf Therapy: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, Mental and...

Men's sandals are an ideal part of any person’s shoe collection, not only for going to the beach but to let those toes breathe even while hanging out at home. The list below is in no particular order but features some unique and stylish options for boating, camping, beachwear, long walks, and even for your 18-hole Sundays. The 10 Best Men's Sandals Option 1: OluKai Tuahine  $100 OluKai was founded in 2005 and is a Hawaiian-inspired sandal and footwear company. While the price

For the past three years, athletes and fans from around the world have been looking forward to the 2024 Summer Olympics. These upcoming...