Here’s How G.R. Tarr Became One of the Best Spearfishermen on the Planet
G.R. Tarr shot his first fish before he was old enough to ride a bike. He's not sure what kind of fish it was, but it would be the first of many.
SUP Surfer Handcuffed by Sheriffs After Surfing Empty Malibu
An unidentified SUP surfer apparently couldn't take it anymore, paddling out into the surfer-less lineup and taking his share of waves before being shut down by law enforcement.
A Lifeguard’s Perspective on the San Diego Beach Closures After Four Guards Contract Coronavirus
"It's not a time to recreate. It's a time to stay home."
This Is the Story of the First Sri Lankan Women’s Surf Club
Traditionally, women haven't been allowed to surf in Sri Lanka. These young ladies changed all that.
Matt Biolos Talks WSL Agendas, Kolohe Andino’s Title Chances, and …Lost Films
Matt Biolos, who also designs snowboards, has one of the most varied skill sets in all of surfing.
Kassia Meador Has 3 Simple Tips for Better Turning Technique to Set Up the Rest of Your Wave
"Once you can turn and redirect yourself on the wave, that's is the first step to really opening up what's possible in your wave riding and surfing ability."
Opinion: Dear God, Californians Need to Just Stop Surfing Already
Hi, fellow human being. Please don't worsen a pandemic and needlessly kill more people. Don't surf.
10 of Our Favorite Features to Read, Watch, and Listen To While You’re Quarantined
Stuck at home and bored out of your mind while you're being a good citizen and self-isolating? Here are 10 pieces of work that will knock the dust off that brain of yours.
The Inertia 2020 Health and Wellness Guide
Anything that contributes to a strong body and mind for surf and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide is a welcome addition to our lives. Especially right now.
Kimi Werner: ‘That Day Changed My Life Forever’
"When I came out of the water, literally, I was a different woman. The way that I carried my spear was very different than the way I walked in."
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"We're in a very powerful time in history," said Leah Dawson. "I've felt for a long time that the women’s story has been a bit misguided by the men that have run the surf industry. I feel like for myself, I have a duty to nurture our culture because I love it so much."
The Surfing Swami Gets Carjacked in Mexico: Just How Dangerous Is It for Surfers?
"A guy jumps out with an AR-15. He doesn’t have his shirt on and he's pointing the gun at us. I didn't look at anything else. I was just transfixed on that gun."
Did a Surfer’s Death from a Brain-Eating Amoeba Reveal a Serious Loophole in Regulating Wave Parks?
Man-made surfing has experienced a revolution, and there was no reason to think it would slow down. Until, perhaps, the death of Fabrizio Stabile.
San Onofre’s 3,600,000-Pound Nuclear Waste Dilemma Is a National Emergency
Nearly everyone agrees that the 3.6 million pounds of nuclear waste sitting at San Onofre is bad. But no one agrees on what to do about it.
Here’s How Josh Kerr Made Parenthood and Life on the World Tour Look So Good
Along with his wife Nikki, Josh has raised two kids on tour.
Ride and Seek: A Sierra Strike Mission With Ian Walsh, Danny Davis, Nick Russell and Jeremy Jones
Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
This Is the Dystopian Future of Surf
In a future where the coast is too toxic for humans to survive, wave pools rule the surfing world. But there are rumors of roving bands of surfers who risk it all for the perfect wave...
We Rode Chest-Deep Powder with Gerry Lopez and Learned the Key to Living a Better Life
And he didn't try to school us.
How the ‘Little Blonde Girl’ Who Swims with Sharks Became Their Greatest Protector
There's a great white. There's a little blonde girl, just like in the movies. But very different.
Longboarding Icon Belinda Baggs Might Be the Perfect Surf Mom
Belinda Baggs balances her son (literally) on her back while juggling a 9-foot longboard and a fulfilling career. WINNING.
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