Andrew Norton, Author at Surfer Dad

Bruce Irons surfs Teahupoo blindfolded

Not many men have the skill or balls to get barrelled at Teahupoo, but Bruce Irons can do it blind! I’m not sure if this was an act of lunacy, suicide or stupendous showmanship. One thing is certain, Bruce takes Teahupoo blind better than I could with my eyes wide open any day. Bruce Irons […]

Cold winter surfing

by Andrew Norton

Back from my winter hibernation, and as I emerge from my cave I’m surrounded by snow and ice. So what better way to ease in 2012 than with a cold water photo collection. It’s amazing what we do in the name of pleasure. At this time of year – when the puddles on the beach […]

One Word Wednesday – Holiday

by Andrew Norton

One Word Wednesday – Cold

by Andrew Norton

Surfer Grandad

by Andrew Norton

Lewis Rosenburg is the star of this vintage surf video from 1929, thought to be the earliest known footage of surfing in England. To read more about this amazing surfing grandad visit the Museum of British Surfing online.

Top 10 Googled Surfer Girls

by Andrew Norton

What makes a surfer girl popular? Women surfers usually get rated by sex appeal, sometimes by ASP ranking, but rarely by their achievements. So I tried to devise a fairer way to rank the top ten surfer girls. My surprise solution was the Google Adwords Keyword tool. By simply entering the names of forty well […]

Naked surfer girl video

by Andrew Norton

I’m a big fan of surfer girls, and I don’t think they get enough exposure. Well Panasonic seem to agree: More Surfing Videos Let’s hope Panasonic sponsor a few of the women’s surfing events, so a wider range of surfer girl talents can be put on show.

Carissa Moore is taking on the boys

by Andrew Norton

ASP Women’s World Champion Carissa Moore, will line up as the lone lady against the best male surfers in the world this weekend. The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing has given Moore wildcards into the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa (Nov. 12-23), and the Vans Hawaiian Pro at Sunset Beach (Nov.25-Dec.6). She is the first […]

One Word Wednesday – Biggest?

by Andrew Norton

Monster waves ridden in… Newquay!

by Andrew Norton

As most surfers sought shelter over the weekend, some hardcore locals surfed 20-30ft waves in Newquay. Only rare giant swells will deliver Hawaiian style waves in England, and The Cribbar in Newquay is one of the few reefs that will hold these monsters. A phenomenal 20ft swell and a 19 second period was predicted for […]

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