Surfer Dad

Surf blog by a wave starved father

Party waves

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As the world’s population booms, and the popularity of surfing explodes, crowded waves are inevitable. So instead of shouting, pushing and psyching fellow wave lovers off your wave, invite all those around you to join in and celebrate – enjoy a party wave! Join the party at a surf spot near you:

Kelia Moniz – Princess of Hawaii

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Kelia Moniz is the reigning ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion, and she’s set to become a familiar face in mainstream surf media. But Kelia Moniz is more than just a pretty face, she’s got surfing in the blood and can put her toes on the nose or smack the lip with any stick. The future’s […]

Who’s the best surfer ever?

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Duke Kahanamoku once said ‘the best surfer is the one having the most fun’. However, when considering the best ever surfer can you really ignore Slater’s 11 world titles, Bradshaw’s legendary Log Cabin’s wave or Lopez’s Pipeline prowess? To help you decide who’s best, I’ve shortlisted below ten legendary surfers who regularly get labeled ‘the […]

Celebrity surfer girls

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Learning to surf isn’t glamorous or sexy, so it’s probably no surprise that celebrity surfer girls are rare. For some celebs there’s an incentive to take the plunge. Kate Bosworth did it for the lead role in Blue Crush. Cameron Diaz and Gisele Bündchen were charmed into the ocean by Kelly Slater. Reese Witherspoon and […]

Ruarri Joseph, Tony Plant and a not-so-secret spot

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My mate Rich shared this video with me today, and it’s so good I wanted to share it with you. The Beach: my favourite not-so-secret spot in North Cornwall The Music: local lyrical legend Ruarri Joseph The Artist: Cornwall’s favourite sand scribbler Tony Plant The Vibe: Cornish Surf Culture Hope you liked it too.

Don’t call it surfing

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I’m fairly laid back, but when people use the term ‘surfing’ to describe something other than a saltwater celebration – it makes me mad. So what is surfing? Here’s the dictionary definition: surf·ing /ˈsərfiNG/ Noun The sport or pastime of being carried to the shore on the crest of large waves while standing or lying […]