Everyday more and more trash flows into our oceans. Hopefully the dark days of expelling raw sewage into the sea are well and truly over now, but past years of neglect means that the water surrounding the lands we live on are far from pristine. For surfers who play in the ocean at every chance they get, seeing foil chip bags, plastic bags and aluminum cans floating round in the … [Read more...] about Seabin – Taking the Trash Out of the Ocean
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Smartfin – Surfing to Protect the Seas
What would you think if someone told you that you could make a big contribution to ocean research and protection by simply paddling out on your surfboard and catching a few waves? It sounds pretty cool huh, and now it has actually become a reality thanks to the guys at the Lost Bird Project. This non-profit organisation works in a variety of ways to help spread stories about … [Read more...] about Smartfin – Surfing to Protect the Seas
Morey Bodyboards – Know Which Board to Buy
Back in 1971 the first Morey bodyboard was born, and things have come along way since then. Morey Bodyboards are still pumping out their iconic Mach 7 model, tuned up with all the latest materials, and have a whole range of other sick bodyboards. No matter what type of waves you want to ride, whether you like getting deep into the barrel or boosting big airs off the lip, Morey … [Read more...] about Morey Bodyboards – Know Which Board to Buy
Curt – The Grom Who Never Grew Up
Surfing is full of wild stories. Crazy adventures on isolated tropical islands, epic road trips along ocean coastlines, near death experiences and tales of catching the ‘best wave of my life’. But you don’t hear so many stories about surfers with autism. In fact, I’ve only ever heard one story about a surfer with autism, and that’s the story of Curt Harper. Who knows how many … [Read more...] about Curt – The Grom Who Never Grew Up
The Skid Kids – Flipping the Bird to Bodyboard Discrimination
Bodyboarding has always had a tough time at the hands of its older brother surfing. Back in the 80s when bodyboarding and the Morey Boogie board were gaining popularity most surfers just saw it as a kids toy, something for the groms to practice on before learning to stand up. Just look at how Morey were advertising their boogie boards back in … [Read more...] about The Skid Kids – Flipping the Bird to Bodyboard Discrimination