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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Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say
VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say