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Every time a Brazilian is criticized for some arbitrary breach of hoary rules of conduct like being too demonstrative or competing too hard, I hear a single phrase: “You are playing our sport, and you will play it by our rules.” That has to change.

A Deleted Article and the Harmful Misrepresentation of Brazilian Surfers

Tetsuhiko Endo

The Inertia Surf Editor

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Every time a Brazilian is criticized for some arbitrary breach of hoary rules of conduct like being too demonstrative or competing too hard, I hear a single phrase: “You are playing our sport, and you will play it by our rules.” That has to change.

A Worldwide Surf Trip: From Sri Lanka to Scotland

Mattia Sbrizzi

Surfer/Photographer

Monday, May 20th, 2013

I was born and raised in Rome, Italy. After a girl broke my shoulder (funny story), I needed something to stay connected with the surf and the ocean even, so I bought a camera. I’ve always been passionate about ocean and water sports, and I quickly started to travel around the world looking for waves and new experiences.

It was airs like this that propelled South African Jordy Smith to his first international World Tour victory. Image: ASP/Smorigo

Jordy Smith Wins Billabong Pro Rio 2013

Marvin Green

The Inertia Editorial Intern

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Jordy Smith wins the 2013 Billabong Pro Rio in an aerial affair against hometown hero Adriano de Souza. The results move De Souza into first place in the rankings, which makes the World Title race quite a bit more interesting.

Share on your Instagram to save our break: #SaveTrestles @Surfrider @TheSurfChannel. Graphic by Dilara Karabas/Surf Channel

Help Secure Trestles on the National Register of Historic Places…Or Else

Carly Long

Student/Writer

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Over 80 years of surfing history is at stake of being lost if Trestles does not get placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) builds Toll Road through the land.

Morning Session in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Portfolio: Robert Siliato

Robert Siliato

Photographer/Surfer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

I’ve always tried to take a photojournalistic approach to documenting the surfing culture at the Jersey Shore. I feel that each photo should tell a story, that some surfing shots aren’t meant to be shot at 10 frames a second.

Micro-Particle Allows You to Live Without Breathing

Ali Shrode

Writer/Surfer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Scientists at the Boston Children’s Hospital have made a huge medical breakthrough, which has the potential to reshape the surfing world.

Fergal Smith and the Art of the Haiku

Tetsuhiko Endo

The Inertia Surf Editor

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

When we look back in ten or twenty years on this epoch of the 3-minute internet clip, Fergal Smith and his faithful will be remembered as the darkly poignant masters of the lot.

How Surfing Made Me a Better Mom

Darcy Roland

Coastie/Surfer/Runner/Mom/Writer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

While they aren’t exactly related, I realize I have learned a lot about being a mom from surfing.

An Extraordinary Surf Trip to Nicaragua (x2)

Greg Heine

Surfer/Photographer

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Last August, after trying to round up a few friends for a trip, and failing due to conflicting work schedules, I departed on a solo trip to the Northern coast of Nicaragua. After hearing a lot of good things about the country, I thought it would be a good trip, and it didn’t disappoint.

Tyler Wright Wins Colgate Plax Rio Pro