Maya Gabeira used to go to the beach just to tan. She was 14, living in Rio de Janeiro and dating a surfer dude. She would watch from the shore as he carved up the ocean. “I’d see him coming in with that big smile, all soaked, and I’d feel like I was m…
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Autonomous USA – Next Generation Active-wear
Born in on the beaches of the South LA Bay, the boys at Autonomous USA were sick of trunks that balloon water in the surf, and had no flex on the court. Watch Manhattan Beach local Aaron cross-training through town en-route to his victory at the The US Open of VolleyBall on his home turf.
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New Brand Alert: Lolli Beach Candy Swimwear
New at SWELL: Lolli Beach Candy
Just looking at this line gave our buyer a toothache. With signature oversized bows, retro stripes, and ultra-flattering cuts that make J-Lo green like a 10 year old boy in comparison, Lolli is all about bringing back girly fun to swimwear. All things sweet and sparkly, Lolli brings back memories […]
Derek Hynd and his finless wonder board
Derek Hynd is an Australian surfer/shaper/writer. On top of being a former contest pro and intelligent writer, he’s one of surfing’s great innovators and explorers. His ability of high level surfing as well as having such an understanding of board shaping and hydrodynamics puts him in a category which only the likes of George […]
Alana Blanchard’s Swimwear Line
Horse Powered Tow-ats…Literally
Another surfing novelty? Maybe…but certainly a first. The surfers for sustainability over at Localclothes personified “horsepower” with a stunt that would surely piss-off PETA, but also represents their eco-friendly innovations. Leave it to central coast Ca chargers to mash-up the two diversions they do best, while ripping on their patented hemp boards of course.
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What’s That? Alana and Bikini Shots? No!?
We know, we know. We couldn’t believe it either.
In case you haven’t seen enough pics (as if there’s such a thing) of Alana Blanchard’s signature bikini-clad derriere snapshots…the Rip Curl “Bikini Zine” Starring Alana Blanchard.
Click the image above to see the full zine
Really ideal timing, as we’re sure you’ve already time traveled through December 2011 […]
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Mavericks athletes killed by NOAA and their abusive law! How NOAA is killing surfers on the northern California coast. Jacob Trette almost died 2011 thank god for illegal PWC operator Russell Ord . Sion Miloski died 2011 .Gerard Butler survives two-wave hold-down and saved by illegal PWC operator Please stop NOAA!
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.