Surfing Never Left Réunion Island, Even at the Height of the ‘Shark Crisis’
Despite a massive rise in shark attacks that led to a surfing ban on Réunion Island, a dedicated group of locals kept up the search. And kept the dream alive.
Kelly Slater Talks About Retiring Next Year, Weighs In on the Surf Ranch Controversy
We talked with Kelly Slater about his new footwear line, KLLY. He also talked with us about retiring next year and weighed in on the Surf Ranch Pro controversy.
WSL’s Erik Logan Responds to Judging Criticism from Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo, and Italo Ferreira
World Surf League CEO Erik Logan responded to judging criticism levied by Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo, and Italo Ferreira on social media.
Will Gabriel Medina be Fined or Suspended for Publicly Complaining About WSL Judging?
After losing to Ethan Ewing at the Surf Ranch Pro, Gabriel Medina took his gripes about the judging public. Will he be fined or suspended?
Carissa Moore and Griffin Colapinto Win 2023 Surf Ranch Pro
Griffin Colapinto and Carissa Moore both don yellow jerseys after their wins at the 2023 Surf Ranch Pro.
The Leader Must Not Fall: In the Tube and Roped Up With Yvon Chouinard
Sam George has adventured with Yvon Chouinard many times – on rock and in the sea. Here, he recounts the memories, examining the art of facing one's fears.
Why Have Most Artificial Reefs Never Really Worked?
Artificial reefs have been a reliable source of disappointment to the surfing community. We dug into why they never seem to work.
Why Do So Many Surfers Meet Untimely Deaths?
We examine risk-taking in the ocean and on land, and try to understand why so many surfers meet untimely deaths. Is it surfing itself? Or something else?
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Why Dane Reynolds Will Never Be Irrelevant
At 37, Dane Reynolds is in a new chapter in his surf story, filled with business and family. We found him questioning his own relevance. He doesn't need to.
Josh Brolin On How Surfing Changed His Life and His New Big Wave Surf Film
Josh Brolin is a bonafide a-list actor. We caught up with him to talk about narrating "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" a film about big wave surfing.
This Guy Learned to Ski Park at 53
Author Steven Kotler has made it his life's mission to tap into the flow state. In his new book, 'Gnar Country,' he details learning to ski park at 53.
When It Comes to Surfboard Dimensions, Does the Use of Liters Really Add Up?
Surfboard shapers have differing opinions on 'liters' when it comes to buying a board. So does a surfboard's liters really matter? Sam George dives in.
A Day on the North Shore With Surf Historian and Longboarder Matt Chojnacki
Longboarder, WSL commentator, and surf historian Matt Chojnacki is working to preserve the best parts of our culture. We caught up with him on the North Shore.
By Design: Examining the Jet Ski’s Giant Impact on Big Wave Surfing
The Jet Ski has had the single most significant influence on big wave surfing over the past few decades. We examine the evolution of machine-aided wave riding.
The Inertia’s 9 Most Important Stories of 2022
The world woke from the throes of a pandemic in 2022. Surfing, snowboarding, and other outdoor pursuits went back to normal and we covered it all.
The Coast Guard Rescued Me Beneath the Golden Gate Bridge; Here’s What I Learned
Crissy Field boasts some of the best wind in the Bay Area, but also some of the gnarliest conditions, leading to frequent rescues. It just happened to me.
Caity Simmers: A Portrait of One of the Best Young Surfers on the Planet
Caity Simmers is at the forefront of a generational movement of female surfers set to change the face of competition. But Caity surfs for all the right reasons.
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