The Surfing Handbook

Empty Lowers – Video

Sara Taylor and Ornella Pellizzari rolled down to Trestles on Thursday where they were greeted with the emptiest Lowers lineup they had ever seen
California Trachts – Carmel Edition

Shawn Tracht takes a trip to Carmel with the family, a great destination with plenty of surf
Checking in with Stewart Surfboards

Dave Christensen visits Bill Stewart of Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente
California Trachts: Malibu Edition

Want to take a surf trip but have to bring the family? Shawn Tracht explores some great options on the California coast.
2011 Supergirl Pro Junior Goes Down In Oceanside

Coverage of the Supergirl Pro Junior, and interviews with competitors Taylor Pitz and Haley Watson

Surf Tip – Throwing Buckets

Dreaming of throwing spray like the pros? These steps will get you on the path to a proper and powerful off the lip.

What in the world is surfing candy?

What's a NorCal surfer to do during the flat spells of summer?

Shawn Tracht gives us the recipe for a successful 360 reverse off the whitewater

Profiles And Interviews

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Checking in with Stewart Surfboards
Dave Christensen visits Bill Stewart of Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente

Sep 18, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
2011 Supergirl Pro Junior Goes Down In Oceanside
Coverage of the Supergirl Pro Junior, and interviews with competitors Taylor Pitz and Haley Watson

Aug 24, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Together We Surf
Alex Joyce talks about his first film which follows his journey to volunteer at the Mision Mexico Refuge orphanage in Tapachula, Chiapas Mexico.

Jun 21, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Mickey June’s Surfboard Art
Mickey June has a style that is unique, beautiful, and bold

May 23, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

Around The Surfing World

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Empty Lowers – Video
Sara Taylor and Ornella Pellizzari rolled down to Trestles on Thursday where they were greeted with the emptiest Lowers lineup they had ever seen

Dec 30, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
More Than Waves
Alex Joyce visits Mexico for a different kind of surf trip: volunteering at the Misión México children's refuge.

Feb 19, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
ASP & Quiksilver Announce One Million Dollar Quicksilver Pro New York
The World Championship Tour will be coming to New York for an unprecedented one million dollar prize purse event hosted by Quiksilver

Jan 27, 2011 | 1 comment | View Post
Andy Irons Passes Away
The incredibly sad news that Andy Irons has passed away spread through the surfing community like wildfire the afternoon of November 2.

Nov 03, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post

Surf Tips

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Surf Tip – Throwing Buckets
Dreaming of throwing spray like the pros? These steps will get you on the path to a proper and powerful off the lip.

Jul 26, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Summer Of Our Discontent
What's a NorCal surfer to do during the flat spells of summer?

Jul 10, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
Trick Tips: 360 Reverse off the White Water
Shawn Tracht gives us the recipe for a successful 360 reverse off the whitewater

Jun 28, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Surf Tip: Re-waxing Your Board
A fresh coat of wax is the next best thing to a new board.

May 25, 2011 | 3 comments | View Post

Surf Travel Reports

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California Trachts – Carmel Edition
Shawn Tracht takes a trip to Carmel with the family, a great destination with plenty of surf

Dec 23, 2011 | 1 comment | View Post
California Trachts: Malibu Edition
Want to take a surf trip but have to bring the family? Shawn Tracht explores some great options on the California coast.

Sep 13, 2011 | 1 comment | View Post
South Korea Tales
Hugh MacDonald shares his surfing adventures and misadventures from Jeju, South Korea.

May 01, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Arctic Surfers
Customized Surf Trips...In Iceland?

Apr 20, 2011 | 9 comments | View Post

Video And Product Reviews

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Clandestino Surfing Candy
What in the world is surfing candy?

Jul 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Making the Switch
Curious about switching board materials? Tom Garlinghouse makes the leap from traditional polyurethane surfboards to EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) Epoxy

Jun 13, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Nothing Mini About This Simmons
Duke Murphy talks about the latest addition to his quiver that has taken his surfing to a new level

May 26, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Human Planet – A Review
BBC Productions has done it again with an astoundingly lavish and jaw dropping production entitled Human Planet

May 05, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

Editorials

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50 Things That Make Surfing Cool
VW Vans. Gerry Lopez. Glassy Mornings. Cerveza. Dave Christensen dishes 50 things that make surfing cool.

Jun 06, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
The Physical Power of the Ocean
"The frightening part is actually seeing that line and fighting to paddle away from it."

Apr 13, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Sub Zero Sessions
"We learned a long time ago that it’s best not to tell people here that we surf through the winter. It’s just not worth it. They seem to either think that we’re kidding or deranged."

Mar 28, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Bill
Duke Murphy talks story about riding his first hurricane swell in Virginia Beach

Feb 02, 2011 | 8 comments | View Post