The beta is finally here! After months and months of developing, we are ready to launch the beta version of our Surf exclusive business directory. We want to take our time before releasing the commercial version. This way we can gather a significant amount of feedback from our beta users which will result in a … Continue reading Surftweeters Business Directory Beta Launch
Ten Years After a Surfing Accident, One Family’s Story Is Still Unfolding
The Guardian published a first-person memoir about the death of a husband in a surfing accident and the decade of grief that followed. The piece foregrounds family loss and the long arc of recovery.
Using TideAhead’s Seattle (Madison St.), Elliott Bay page — what surfers should know
TideAhead’s Seattle (Madison St.), Elliott Bay page aggregates official tide predictions, weather and marine info that can help plan sessions. Here’s how surfers can use the page, what the data means, and practical cautions for Elliott Bay.
16-Year-Old Lifeguard Ryder Williams Saves Boy in Massive Santa Cruz Surf
A viral rescue at Seabright State Beach demonstrates how quickly ocean conditions can change and why trained lifeguards, preparation, and respect for the water remain essential. Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California. File photo by Josta Photo via Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Cropped from the original. A day at the … Continue reading 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Ryder Williams Saves Boy in Massive Santa Cruz Surf
Why Surfers Are Drawn to Alaska Heli-Skiing
The ocean and the mountains speak a surprisingly similar language. Both reward patience, awareness and respect for forces much larger than ourselves. For surfers searching for a new kind of adventure, Alaska heli-skiing offers the same feeling of freedom, uncertainty and connection to nature that draws us back to the water. Surfers spend their lives … Continue reading Why Surfers Are Drawn to Alaska Heli-Skiing
How to Choose a Career That Lets You Surf Every Day
If you’ve spent any time in the lineup, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: the people paddling out daily, catching every set, and living the dream aren’t your typical office dwellers. They’re the contractors—plumbers, electricians, handymen—the ones who set their own schedules and take advantage of perfect conditions whenever they arise. What’s the secret? Flexibility. Take … Continue reading How to Choose a Career That Lets You Surf Every Day
Surfing Through Life’s Waves: Lessons in Estate Planning
Life is like the ocean, offering waves that ebb and flow with endless unpredictability. Sometimes, we encounter calm seas; other times, we’re faced with towering swells. For those of us who enjoy the art of surfing, we know the ocean teaches us powerful lessons—about adaptability, preparation, and finding joy even amidst the chaos. But have … Continue reading Surfing Through Life’s Waves: Lessons in Estate Planning
Riding the Waves of Marriage: When Surfing Becomes a Tide Too Strong
The sun sets, casting a golden hue across the ocean’s surface. As surfers ride the final waves of the day, there’s a peace and freedom in that solitary dance with nature. But as surf enthusiasts will attest, the call of the sea can sometimes overshadow the call of the heart. Balancing one’s passion with marital … Continue reading Riding the Waves of Marriage: When Surfing Becomes a Tide Too Strong
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Tiny shark has a superpower: Its belly glows
Surfers Against Sewage Goes No-Holds-Barred to Protect Our Waves
#VIDEO: #SantaCruz surfer Zoltan Torkos performs a Darkslide Pop-Shuvit
Entangled gray whale off Calif. freed after chase
VIA – KHOA Entangled gray whale off Calif. freed after chase Associated Press Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:01 PM LOS ANGELES (AP) — A migrating gray whale with debris wrapped around its tail was finally freed after rescuers in a small boat chased it along the Southern California coast so they could … Continue reading Entangled gray whale off Calif. freed after chase
Surfers farewell murdered mate
VIA – ABC Surfers farewell murdered mate Updated July 09, 2012 11:17:20 About 150 surfers gathered at Alexandra Headland on the weekend to farewell Sunshine Coast surfer Mark Ovenden, who was killed while holidaying in Bali last month. Indonesian police are continuing to investigate the 34 year old’s murder after his body was … Continue reading Surfers farewell murdered mate