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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Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego
VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches Surf contest delayed by pollution By Matthew T. Hall, Reporter – San Diego Mike Lee, Reporter – Environment Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. All beaches north of Scripps Pier through Del Mar and Solana Beach have been closed for at … Continue reading Surf contest delayed by pollution – 1.9 million gallon sewage spill closes beaches – #SurfReport San Diego
Holiday beachgoers warned of big waves in Santa Cruz during Labor Day weekend – #SurfReport
Hawaii: Hundreds rescued during high surf warning – Video #SurfReport
VIA – KHON2 Hundreds rescued during high surf warning Reported by: Andrew Pereira Email: [email protected] Published: 8/30 5:44 pm Updated: 8/30 5:49 pm For wave riders a high surf warning is more like an invitation. At China Walls in Hawaii Kai dozens of waver riders tested their limits. “It’s a dangerous wave out there and … Continue reading Hawaii: Hundreds rescued during high surf warning – Video #SurfReport
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Hawaii; Big tuna leads to big record
VIA – tHE STAR PHOENIX Big tuna leads to big record By Jonathan Hamelin, Leader-Post April 14, 2012 For Saskatchewan’s Troy Kincaid – rig worker by profession but fisherman by hobby – the waters of Hawaii were recently the scene of an epic struggle between him and a 231-pound bigeye tuna. After 45 minutes, … Continue reading Hawaii; Big tuna leads to big record