The Wedge is a very unique wave and offers a very unique experience for those brave enough to paddle out. On a small morning the Wedge can offer decently calm waves, but as usual, the wave we've grown accustomed to seeing at Newport Beach almost always overcomes its morning predecessors with violent flair. Were talking 30 foot beach breaks here, like someone taking you up three … [Read more...] about A Tribute to California’s Mutant Wave
The Unsung Heroes of Surfing: The Sponger
What are three most annoying things in surfing? Pissed off locals, paddle boarders, and body boarders. Depending where you surf at, you can get all three in one day. The funny thing is they basically share all the same traits: body boarders and locals will charge everything and paddle boarders according to the laws of "I have a paddle and you don't" must be there for every … [Read more...] about The Unsung Heroes of Surfing: The Sponger
The Golden Coast: 5 of the Best Spots to Surf
California is home to some of the greatest surf spots and communities with an extreme variance in wave sizes and difficulties. With California's size it is easy to see how this coast differs from one place to the other. Today I will expand on five of the best places to make a trip to in the golden coast and why you should totally go. I will be excluding my own local spot as I … [Read more...] about The Golden Coast: 5 of the Best Spots to Surf
Instagram Must Follows: Chris Burkard
If your on Instagram and love images of surfing and adventure, chances are you’ve probably already heard of Chris Burkard and seen some of his work on your regular feed. If not then you’re in for a real treat. Chris is a self taught photographer and artist from the Central Coast of California, whose work primarily focus’s on surf, dramatic landscapes, the outdoors, and … [Read more...] about Instagram Must Follows: Chris Burkard
ALEPH Surf: Changing Lives in Africa
Greg Belgum is one of the coolest people I’ve ever known. He performed a stint as intern at my high school for 3 months in my Associative Student Body class and we became good friends. He carried himself with bravado and a cool boxing mustache that I think, in my opinion, completed him as a person. Greg was just graduating from California Polytechnic University … [Read more...] about ALEPH Surf: Changing Lives in Africa