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Inspired

What Bethany Hamilton Teaches Us (and Fellow Amputees) About Our Perception of Beauty

Tuesday November 28, 2017

"I often think of a rose—you can pull off a few petals and it is still beautiful.”

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Inspired

How Nate Yeomans Became Surfing’s Honorary Movember Ambassador

Wednesday November 15, 2017

“With kids, it’s definitely not all about me. I want to be here for them, see them grow up, and be able to support them. I want to be a part of their lives.”

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Films

Ntando Msibi Went from the Streets to Surf Super Talent and He’s Not Stopping Any Time Soon

Friday May 19, 2017

The kid is a grom's grom.

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

INSPIRED: Aaron Gold

Wednesday August 3, 2016

He may have paddled into one of the biggest waves ever, but a gloating, cheap thrills hell-man Aaron Gold is not. Quite the opposite. And he's using his story to inspire those around him.

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

Inspired: Zane Schweitzer

Monday October 3, 2016

"Surfers go everywhere around the world. They take waves. They leave. I didn't want to be another one of those guys."

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Inspired

Huntington Icon ‘Sumo’ Is a Messenger of Joy While Battling Cancer

Monday November 21, 2016

Meet Sumo Sato: perennial figure on the Northside of HB Pier, preacher, community leader.

Dylan Heyden
Featured

Inspired

Inspired

How a Kelly Slater Surf Edit Led the Pope to Bless a Surf Project in Mozambique

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

Strider Wasilewski Is One of Surfing’s Truly Inspirational Rags to Riches Stories

Craig Butler
Community
Inspired

Inspiring a New Generation of Surfers in Baja

David Flores
Community
Inspired

This Is the Only Event Where You Can Surf Virtually Alone to Save Lives in Indonesia

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

Shane Jones Is a Wetsuit-Making Magician and This Is His Story of Creativity and Perseverance

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Inspired

Meet the Kids of El Zonte, El Salvador’s Burgeoning Youth Skate Community

Caitlin Creeper
Community
Inspired

Alex Gray Is Holding a Sibling Loss Therapy Day Saturday to Share His Story and Help Others

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

A Botched Spinal Surgery Took Me Out of the Ocean for 2 Years and Left Me Suicidal; Here’s How I Came Back

Robb Wilson
Community
Inspired

Sabre Norris Continues Her Reign As One of the Best People on the Planet in This Anti-Bullying Campaign

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Inspired

Beloved Surfing Pastor and Hall of Fame Inductee Blaine ‘Sumo’ Sato Dies

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

South Florida Surf Shop Hosts Paddle Out to Honor Parkland Shooting Victims

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

Meet Chelsea Kimball: An Everyday Athlete Mastering the Art of Following Your Dreams

John Rathwell
Community
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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