Clifton Evers Surfer/Writer/Researcher

Dr. Clifton Evers has been surfing for more than thirty years and has a habit of pacing the floor and twitching all night when a new winter swell is on its way. He is a surfer/writer/researcher and wrote his PhD on surf culture. He researches gender, media, sport and cultural studies. He’s been published in the Sydney Morning Herald and Le Monde, and is an editor of Kurungabaa: A Journal of Literature, History and Ideas from the Sea.

hainan judging structure

Growth of Surfing in China: At What Cost?

Friday, February 24th, 2012

I went to Hainan Island following the latest round of contests. My observations have led to some concerns and suggestions I would like to express to the broader surfing community.

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At Jialeshuei

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

The annual Jialeshuei International Surfing Competition was about to take place. The thirty-knot north-easterly wind had not let up for days, and the rain had the river flowing fast.

Tom Mahony's Imperfect Solitude

Review: Imperfect Solitude by Tom Mahony

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Imperfect Solitude is not a “surf novel.” Rather, Tom Mahony has written a bold novel about issues facing America’s coastal communities.

Johnny Utah and Bhodi in Point Break

Queer Waves

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

There aren’t many positive images of gay male surfers due to an undercurrent of homophobia in surf culture, but that’s beginning to change.

Derek Hynd and his finless surfboard

Interview: Derek Hynd

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Derek Hynd weighs in on women in the lineup, finless surf craft, and shark attacks…interesting thoughts from an interesting mind.

Notes for a Young Surfer by Clifton Evers

New Stories or Old Ones?

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Mickey Dora’s story of surfing and manhood seduces most people into taking up surfing, but it’s always important to question our heroes.

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