Josh Mulcoy on Searching for Cold-Water Surf and the Zen of Freezing Your Ass Off
Josh Mulcoy has spent his life trying to surf alone. And he's found that in the far north, where water temperatures sometimes hover around freezing.
How to Have a Successful Indonesian Boat Trip From the Boat Owners Themselves
The Indonesian boat trip is the pinnacle of surf travel. But there are pitfalls. Boat owners give us insights on how to maximize your boat-trip opportunity.
My Last Surf Trip Before Staring Down the Barrel of Fatherhood
The writer and his wife were looking for one last surf trip before parenthood engulfed them. They found it in a remote part of Nicaragua.
The Gudauskas Brothers Are Surfing’s Best Welcoming Committee
If surfing had an official welcoming committee, the Gudauskas brothers and their creation, Positive Vibe Warriors, are perfect for the job.
It’s Time for Competitive Surfing to Make Decisions Regarding Transgender Athletes
The WSL and ISA are unsurprisingly taking their time to find an equitable approach to accommodate transgender surfers in competition. But time is ticking.
A Look Inside the Vans U.S. Open Duct Tape Shaping Bay
The Vans Duct Tape Shaping Bay and Glassing Room showcases the art of surfboard manufacturing. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in Huntington Beach.
Noah Hill Discusses His Run-in With Melanoma and Overcoming Surf Injuries
Noah Hill sits down to talk about navigating injuries, forced downtime, contemplating life without professional surfing, and melanoma in surfers.
Conner Coffin Talks About ‘Mind Surfing,’ His New Film Directed by Keith Malloy
Conner Coffin's new film, 'Mind Surfing' drops August 5. Directed by Keith Malloy, it's a testament to the Central California coastline that shaped his surfing.
I Spoke With ‘The Blind Surfer’ About Becoming the Most Popular YouTuber In Surfing
Pete Gustin, aka the Blind Surfer, is the most popular YouTuber in surfing. I spoke with him to find out how he did it. It turns out he doesn't really know.
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Big wave surfer Ian Walsh joins some of snowboarding's most iconic figures for a mission in the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
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