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

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 →

Estate Planning for Life’s Ride

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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Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing – Also, Rockin’ Fig is set to be inducted into Surfer’s Hall of Fame.

VIA – HB INDEPENDENT By Andrea HanstApril 30, 2013 | 1:24 p.m. The highly anticipated surfing industry trade show the Boardroom got the boot before its massive footprint even hit the beach, according to a news release. The consumer surfing forum put on by GLM will move from the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in … Continue reading Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing – Also, Rockin’ Fig is set to be inducted into Surfer’s Hall of Fame. →

NY/NJ: Public service memorial was held for surfer Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night

VIA – MY FOX NEW YORK Surfing Teacher Memorial On L.I.: MyFoxNY.com Surfing Teacher Memorial On L.I. Updated: Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 11:00 PM EDT Published : Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 9:08 PM EDT MYFOXNY.COM – A public service memorial was held for Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night. Bobis, 32, was a math … Continue reading NY/NJ: Public service memorial was held for surfer Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night →