If you have ever thought that your surfing sessions and/or style could benefit from a cross-training regimen, then you more than likely have heard of the original Carveboard. To call this thing a skateboard would be an insult to both boards … so let us get the fact that this is NOT a skateboard out [...]
Arguably the most fantastic surfing ad ever made, The “Surfer”, was designed to promote world famous beer Guinness by director Jonathan Glazer. The TV campaign told the story of a Polynesian surfer who managed to ride a very big wave, under pretty interesting circumstances: white horses were running with enormous power behind the huge wave. [...]
A robotic lifeguard called Emily (short for Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard) has hit the exclusive surf beaches of Malibu in California this month, much to the dismay of the more traditional human model of lifeguard. Emily has been patrolling Malibu’s Zuma Beach, with her inventor claiming that she can swim twelve times as fast as [...]
Both newbie, frequent, and hardcore surfers will undoubtedly appreciate an Xcel rash guard as a gift. It is one of those quality and thoughtful presents that makes the wearer instantly acknowledge your thoughtfulness when worn. As a three session a week surfer, I depend heavily on my collection of Xcel rash guards for protection from [...]
1. It’s long… The State of Hawaii maybe invisible on most globes but the little bits of rock which stick up above sea level to make the islands and the reefs of the most famous surfing real estate in the world are part of a mammoth geographical feature. 132 islands, reefs and shoals stretch over [...]
Ever since Bruce Brown let loose upon the surf world his “travel documentary” Endless Summer, the idea of travelling around the globe in pursuit of waves has been a much sought-after dream for surfers of all ages. From tiny groms to seasoned old fogeys, the romanticized dream of hopping on an airplane with nothing more than [...]
As tourists and residents fled the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a step ahead of the potentially ruinous effect of Hurricane Earl on their Labor Day weekend, hundreds of beachgoers of a certain type were making a beeline in the opposite direction. Storms following a path like Earl’s, running roughly parallel to the coast, can [...]
Surfing is one of the few sports that require all aspects of fitness: · Aerobic Endurance · Strength · Flexibility · Coordination · Agility · Balance · Proprioception Your traditional gym workouts will take care of your strength and aerobic requirements, and your yoga class will be more than adequate for flexibility. However, for surf-specific coordination, [...]
The Drifter is Rob Machado’s follow-up movie to his biopic film Drifting. In it, a troupe of 4 filmers and photographers attempt to capture the 36 year old’s isolationist drive as he rides a smallbore Honda motorcycle through Indonesia. … Machado decided it was time to leave his comfort zone and find out what he [...]
One of the myths heard often is that stand-up paddle is an ancient Hawaiian ritual, but historically Captain James Cook did not observe it in the 18th century, nor did Robert Louis Stevenson see it in the 19th century, (Although Cook did report in his journal watching a canoeist catch a wave sitting down in [...]
Honolulu Academy of Arts is back with their annual surf film festival, with this year’s festival boasted to be the best ever. Forget that there will be free beer from Kona Brewing Company and free wine from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly … the films are the star of this event which includes 10 highly anticipated films [...]
In honor (spelled honour) of our Canadian neighbors and Canada Day, we look at the premiere surf spot in Canada (yes, Virginia, there is surf in Canada!) Tofino, British Columbia … These guys surf twice a day. For them, surfing isn’t a casual hobby; it’s a way of life. But wait a minute. This isn’t [...]
Summer is here, and the sudden upswing of sunscreen and sunblock sales is an indicator of the increased number of people rushing to the beaches. But in a recent study released last month by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit public health advocacy group, only 8 percent of 700 sunscreen products it evaluated were recommended [...]
Major advances have been made over the last two decades with regards to the science and public information regarding the potentially harmful effects of long-term sun exposure. And although equally landmark leaps have been made in the world of sun protection in the past 20 years, Zinc Oxide is still by far the superior ingredient in [...]
I personally know a few families that are making that giant leap, and for reasons of work or school – and lifestyle – have decided to live in Hawaii. Since I have seen many people come and go, some with relative ease and others with personal frustration, here is a list of etiquette tips I [...]
