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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

Trump Invites Santa Cruz Lifeguard to the White House After Viral Rescue

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Seal Pup Appears to Ask Rescuers for Help in Namibia

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Capitola Approves Location to Build Female Surfer Statue Santa Cruz Didn’t Want

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Wedge Videographer Leaves Livestream to Help Lifeguards Rescue Distressed Bodyboarder

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs ‘Slamarack,’ the World’s Most Crowded Lineup

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Small Airplane Makes Emergency Landing On the Sand In Huntington Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Pro Surfer Believed Deceased After Disappearing During Long-Distance Paddle in Portugal

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

ISA Sets Dates for 2027 World Surfing Games

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence on How He Trains for Bone-Crushing Wipeouts

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Santa Cruz Lifeguards Performed a Harrowing Rescue in Heavy Shorebreak

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Genevieve Exploded Into a Category 5 Hurricane, Whipping Up Surf for California

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Bobby Martinez Makes the Most of a Very Average Day at Home

Alexander Haro
Staff
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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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