Surfer Dad

Surf blog by a wave starved father

Patagonia wetsuits – are they worth the money?

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I’ve had a wide range of wetsuits during my 20 years of surfing, from basic Sola summer suits to the high tech Xcel winter suits. My wetsuit buying mantra has always been “get a good fit”, so I keep an open mind when it comes to brand or price. However, whilst flicking through the Wavelength […]

Blind surfer pulls into Pipeline

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Next time you’re about to bail on a big wave, “man up” and think about Derek Rabelo. Derek is nineteen years old, from Brazil and earlier this year he took on the legendary Pipeline. Derek is 100% blind! Through his faith, friends and phenomenal positive attitude, Derek has already fulfilled his surfing dreams. Here’s the […]

There are 4 types of surfer

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Since becoming a father I’ve tortured myself with the question “am I still a surfer”? For example: over the last few weeks the surf has been firing. My childless friends text me with updates like “9 surfs in 5 days, my arms are dropping off”. I have been in once. After 3 years of mentally […]

Surf photos from heaven

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An aerial surf photo usually consists of some kid grabbing their sponsor emblazoned board as they launch off an otherwise average wave. Well I’ve never really liked aerial surfing, I think you lose the connection and flow of a wave. But this celestial collection of aerial surf photography allows us to enjoy waves from a […]

The Amazing Maya Gabeira

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Maya Gabeira is probably the best female big wave surfer ever. You’d be forgiven if you’ve never heard of her, Maya does not receive nor seek the exposure given to the elite ladies on the Women’s ASP tour. However her surfing achievements are extraordinary. Who is Maya Gabeira? Here’s a snapshot of Maya Gabeira’s C.V. […]

Save Our Surf

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Imagine the world without a Jefferys Bay, Bells Beach, Pipeline or Uluwatu? A horrible thought, but do not fear as a global initiative is here. It’s called the World Surfing Reserves (WSR) and today Kelly Slater launched Australia’s first World Surfing Reserve. The new reserve covers a four-kilometre (2.5 mile) stretch of coastline encompassing the […]

Too young to surf?

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When is too young to surf? I have a daughter who is 4 in June, she can swim a width in the pool without armbands and she loves the sea. However I don’t want to scare her off by going surfing too soon. I’ve read around and here’s what some surfers say: Professional surfers Pros […]