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Originally published in Pique Newsmagazine Somewhere near the middle of the Pacific side of Mexico lies a beachside village that has more or less escaped the attention of large scale resort developers. It draws a certain breed of visitor, even converting some to part-time residents. For those with a sense of adventure and a desire to …
7 Great Surf Photographers to Follow
Capturing a beautifully composed image is never an easy feat. It takes a lot to get the framing just right in the best of times, but surf photographers do it in some of the toughest conditions possible. They don’t get much credit for what they do. As they brave the elements day in and day …
Surfing in Kauai: A Visitors Guide
Surfing on the island of Kauai is one of those places that doesn’t get much hype. The movie companies have known this fact since the golden days. Movies ranging the genre gamut like South Pacific, Jurassic Park, and Tropic Thunder have been filmed here, albeit always representing another location. Which is nice of Hollywood to not blow …
4 Beginner Surf Spots on the North Shore
Originally Published on PACSAFE blog The North Shore of Oahu has attained legendary status as one of the most talked about coastlines on the planet. The seven-mile stretch of coastline from Haleiwa to Sunset Beach, colloquially known as the “Seven Mile Miracle” is home to legendary waves like Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Rocky Point, and so …
Interview with Richie Porta: ASP Head Judge
Professional surfing is a complex organism that takes the efforts of many. While fans are inclined to root for their favorite personality in the water, many fail to recognize the talent on the beach. Though it may sound like fun, judging a big surfing competition is a thankless job that doesn’t pay very well, requires months …
Q and A with Buzzy Kerbox – SUP The Magazine
Original Article Q&A: BUZZY KERBOX ON STANDUP TODAY By: SUP Magazine / Posted on Friday, March 28, 2014 Buzzy Kerbox has been a household name in surfing since the ’70’s. Growing up in Hawaii Kerbox, the “Kailua Kid,” was one of the sport’s first bona-fide celebrities. After competing as one of the first athletes on the surfing …
8 Life Lessons Learned From Surfing
People who don’t surf will often look at a surfer’s lifestyle and scratch their heads. The idea of devoting one’s life to finding (and riding) that fabled perfect wave seems a bit juvenille (if not completely obsessive) to some. It’s no secret that surfers march to a different drum, with salt-bleached hair, a perma-grin from endless …
How The World’s Best Prepare for the Billabong Pipe Masters
Call it the “Superbowl of Surfing,” for two weeks in December, the entire surfing world converges on Oahu’s north shore to witness the biggest show in the water: The Billabong Pipe Masters. The Billabong Pipe Masters is the final stop on the ASP world tour which determines who holds the title of World Champion. Winning at …
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