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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
VIA – MSNBC Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
VIA – LA TIMES Surf’s up in Southern California April 1, 2012 | 4:42 pm Surfers along the Southern California coast caught some big waves Sunday thanks to a large west swell, and weather officials said a high surf advisory will continue until noon Monday. “The highest we got here was Ventura Harbor had … Continue reading Surf's up in Southern California #SurfReport
Couple of rad videos from the last couple of days during the big swell pounding Newport… and more…
WTF is wrong with people… VIA – ENCINITAS PATCH Surfboard Maker Recovering After Encinitas Beating Mark Wisdom Says He Suffered A Broken Jaw During Attack POSTED: 11:14 pm PDT August 22, 2011 UPDATED: 11:42 pm PDT August 22, 2011 ENCINITAS, Calif. — A well-known surfboard maker suffered a broken jaw after he was viciously attacked … Continue reading Surfboard Maker Recovering After Encinitas Beating