Wanna get kids stoked on reading and surfing at the same time? Browse these bodacious books written with groms young and old in mind. Mop Rides the Waves of Life by Jaimal Yogis Jaimal Yogis has … Read More...
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Surfing Charity Gifts at Christmas
Struggling for ideas about what to buy your favourite surfer this Christmas? Struggle no more. Surfing charities offer loads of Christmas gift ideas from t-shirts to teddy bears, or simple gift subscriptions. Buy your stocking fillers from one of these … Read More...
Surf fiction for kids and young adults
Wanna get kids stoked on reading and surfing at the same time? Browse these bodacious books written with groms young and old in mind. Mop Rides the Waves of Life by Jaimal Yogis Jaimal Yogis has written some of my favourite surf fiction for grown ups. With … Read More...
Sunscreen guide for surfers – Updated for 2023
If you want a sunscreen that doesn't sting your eyes, is free from harmful ingredients and helps prevent skin cancer - read this guide. Recently updated to include new reviews, an easy comparison table and reef safety guidance. I’ve been doing lots of … Read More...
Meet Ingrid Nuss – Fine Artist and Surfer
Meet Ingrid Nuss, a fine artist and surfer who literally lives in Wilderness… …a town in South Africa, along the legendary Garden Route. Her art blends surreal imagination, natural inspiration and surfing fervour with an African vibe. A bit of … Read More...
Edge Of Somewhere by Kris Farmen
Edge Of Somewhere by Kris Farmen is an easy-reading, truly unique and thoroughly enjoyable surf infused novella. Like the sound of that? Buy a copy on Amazon now or read on to find out more. Meet the surfers The two main characters are: Charlie … Read More...
Coastlines Wetsuits Review and 15% off
Looking for an understated, super-comfy, and totally toasty wetsuit? I genuinely recommend New Zealand’s best kept secret: Coastlines Wetsuits. Perfect for UK and North European waters, the Coastlines Insulator series conceals a soft and smooth merino wool … Read More...
NEW Longboarder Magazine!
Think surf mags are a thing of the past? Think again. A salty crew of exceptional longboarders are on a mission to unite a global cross-stepping community and celebrate their thriving culture. To find out more we asked the founder a few … Read More...
52 surfs challenge
Are you quietly ashamed at how little you surf? Do you struggle to find your surf mojo? You need the 52 surf challenge! My mate Matt notes every surf he has each year. The goal is to surf once a week on average, that’s 52 surfs a year. To be honest, I’ve … Read More...
How to teach your kids to surf
Every surfer mum and dad wants their kid to surf. But it can be a difficult mission, especially if you surf in cold water. To help you teach your kids to surf and avoid the mistakes I've made, here's some tips and advice I've gathered along the way. Ten … Read More...
The Amazing Surfbots – children’s book review
Encourage your kids to surf and read with The Amazing Surfbots, written by Sascha Utecht and illustrated by Luis Peres. It’s mentally exhilarating, visually stimulating and subtly educational. Buy it now on Amazon, just in time for Christmas! The … Read More...
Dewerstone Life Shorts 2.0 review
I’ve been wearing these bad boy boardies for a while now, so they’re tried, tested and wholeheartedly recommended. If you’re looking for a new pair of boardies that actually work well in the surf and give you a warm sustainable glow of satisfaction - buy a … Read More...
Girls Can’t Surf – Documentary
Wait! Before you start writing angry comments and social posts about how I'm a sexist, misogynistic pig ... ...Girls Can't Surf is a feature length documentary about how a group of female renegade surfers changed the surfing world forever. It's a … Read More...
Surfing Senegal: Atlantic gifts from Dakar – Updated
Senegal sits under the Sahara desert, with its most western point and most densely populated region centred on the capital city Dakar. It’s here you will find un-crowded breaks for all abilities and experience sub-Saharan Africa in full force. Brought to … Read More...
Garmin Instinct Solar Surf Edition watch review
Did you know there’s a Garmin watch for surfing? Read my honest review of the Garmin Instinct Solar Surf watch and how it compares with other GPS surf watches below. Is it worth getting the Garmin Instinct Solar Surf watch? If you want an affordable GPS … Read More...
How to buy a kids wetsuit
Buying a kid’s wetsuit is simple, but choosing a wetsuit that won’t make a child cry can be trickier. That’s why I created this simple to follow kid’s wetsuit guide. Are wetsuits for kids worth buying? Yes! If a child wants to play in cold water, a wetsuit … Read More...
Surfing Charity Gifts at Christmas