The Surfing Handbook

Peniche, Portugal - Surf Travel Report

Posted on Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Situated on the west coast of the Europe, Portugal is exposed to all sorts of swells from the Atlantic ocean. If you’re looking for something a little different for your next surf trip, and want a little European flair, then Portugal might be the place for you!

The Surf Network - Surf Movies On Your Ipod/Iphone

Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

I was gearing up for my recent trip to Oahu, and was looking for stuff to load on my Iphone to watch on the long plane ride. Usually I load it up with a few [...]

Carissa Moore Surfer Mag Cover

Posted on Saturday, March 28th, 2009

While I was in Hale’iwa a few days ago I saw that the Strong Currents shop had put out the May issue of Surfer early. I was incredibly excited to see that Carissa Moore scored the cover!

Tres Palmas - Surfing Wallpaper

Posted on Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Tres Palmas from the swell of the decade, March 2008
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Rincon, Puerto Rico - Surf Travel Report

Posted on Friday, March 13th, 2009

Rincon, Puerto Rico is known as the Atlantic Ocean’s answer to Oahu’s North Shore. Located on the northwest corner of the island of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, Rincon is situated to receive long period swells from Winter storms crossing the Atlantic. Combined with balmy temperatures, bathtub-warm clear blue water, and easy access through Aguadilla airport, Rincon is a surf mecca for East Coasters sick of the Winter blues.

The Finatic Fin Testing System

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

You might have seen advertisements in the surf mags for the “Finatic” fin testing program. I am personally curious about changing fins, and I’m not about to spend $60 on a set of fins that I’m going to hate. So I decided to check this “Netflix for fins” out.

Clay Marzo: Just Add Water

Posted on Monday, February 9th, 2009

This movie gave me chills multiple times. I have such a fascination with the way that Aspberger’s syndrome can produce savant-like talents in certain individuals. In Clay’s case, he is one with the water. He seems to have this innate sixth sense that puts him in tune with the ocean and the waves.

Thicker Than Water

Posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009

Thicker Than Water is a classic, and definitely belongs in any self-respecting surf video collection.

Super Slide

Posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009

Super Slide, produced in 1999 by Ira Opper, is a semi-documentary about classic “hotdog” longboarding and its resurgence.

Singlefin: Yellow

Posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009

I really liked the concept of Single Fin: Yellow. Man (Tyler Hatzikian) builds a surfboard, then ships it off to a friend with a simple note stating: enjoy it.