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Another threat to our beaches – sand scarcity

by A Surfer 3 Comments

Sand Scarcity Infographic - header

As surfers we love our sandy beaches. We love the squish and slide that only millions of sand granules beneath our feet can give. It’s our red carpet to the waves. But our beaches could be gone by the end of the century! Humans have taken a toll on our planet’s oceans and beaches. Ocean […]

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WANTED: Old guy surfer for beer commercial in Amsterdam

by Andrew Norton 3 Comments

Surfer beer advert header

A TV production company in London need a mature male surfer for a beer commercial. Can you help? You need to be aged 40 – 70 and a competent surfer, but all shapes and sizes are welcome. It’s a paid job and should be a lot of fun as they’re filming in Amsterdam. For more […]

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5 Easy Moves to Keep You Surf Fit on a Small Budget

by A Surfer 8 Comments

Keeping surf fit for free

I get it! Your passion is surfing. Not working a job you hate for hours on end so you can pay for a gym to get in better surf shape (and have less time to surf). Like many hardcore surfers, you chose to live on a budget so you can dedicate maximum time to riding […]

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RIP Jack O’Neill – legend and legacy

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Jack Oneill dies age 94

On 2nd June 2017 the legendary surfer and wetsuit pioneer, Jack O’Neill, died at the majestic age of 94. Few surfers have given so much to surfing. Whilst his wild days are over, his legend and legacy continue. Here’s an insight into Jack O’Neill’s life, work and his legacy – the O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO): […]

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Buy Kurt Jackson surf inspired art and raise funds for SAS

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Kurt Jackson, Hugo Tagholm and The Surfboard

Kurt Jackson is a successful artist, environmentalist and a charitable fellow. To raise money for Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), he’s created two surf inspired artworks. The first is a surfboard decorated with sardines, the second is a collection of 100 mini canvases. So you have 101 chances to buy an original Kurt Jackson piece of […]

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Help National Trust protect and care for Trevose Head in Cornwall

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Trevose Head by John Miller

A £250,000 fundraising appeal has been launched by the National Trust to raise money to protect and care for Trevose Head near Padstow in Cornwall. Trevose is one of Cornwall’s most prominent headlands. It comprises of 221.5 acres and National Trust ownership will ensure it is protected for ever, for everyone, joining many other beautiful […]

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Shoreline discoveries

by Andrew Norton 2 Comments

Shoreline dance republic watergate 1

On a gloomy, wet and grey Sunday we drove to Watergate Bay, because life is always better at the beach. We arrived all wrapped up for winter but were greeted with glorious sunshine, as the onshore wind had blown the cloud over land. The surf was blown out but great fun for kite surfers and […]

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How ocean pollution affects humans

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Ocean pollution humans

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to our oceans. Every year, over 8 million tons of plastic is deliberately dumped into the ocean. Not to mention the trash left on beaches and coastlines that inevitably gets swept into the sea. Plastic is one of the biggest killers of marine life and their habitats. […]

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Surfers: reduce the risk of going deaf

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Male surfer in black wetsuit and hood making a turn

If you’re a surfer you’ve probably heard of surfer’s ear. This dreaded condition is well known among the surfing community. Recent research by Dr Toby Bateson at ZenPlugs has shown most surfers know they need to wear ear plugs to help protect their ears. Unfortunately most surfers are not aware they should be wearing a […]

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New surf rash solution

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SETT Surf rash cream

Ever get rubbed raw whilst surfing? Fed up with rotten rash vests and sandy petroleum jelly? Cheer up, with your help there could soon be a new surf rash solution. SETT surf rash cream is 100% natural and specifically for surfers. It’s made from an exotic blend of ingredients including: • Manuka honey – good […]

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