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Photo Essay: A Tribute to Cold-Water Surfing

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A photographic guide to well-known and less-appreciated cold-water surf spots around the world.  More »

Alaias: How An Old-School Board Is Making Surfing Greener

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How some surfers are exploring history to create a greener board.  More »

How to Get Tubed in Tarp [Video]

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When searching for some hollow waves, young Orange County surfers Dodge and Wyatt don't have to look farther than their street.  More »

Surfers and Sport Anglers Speak Out On BP Oil Spill

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"We don't know what the future holds, but the beaches look beautiful, and good vibes will keep us going."  More »

6 Yoga Poses to Improve Your Surfing

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Six yoga poses to help you get the flexibility and power you need.  More »

Fall Film Preview 2010: Under-the-Radar Fests


Film festivals for surfers, bikers, divers, and skiers.  More »

Photo Essay: The Mavericks Surfing Contest

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The 2010 Mavericks was big wave surfing at its biggest, with 40-foot swells and high winds. Nick Polansky got an on-the-water view.  More »

It’s On: Mavericks Surfing Contest Called

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Twenty-four of the world's top surfers are gathering at Half Moon Bay in California after voting to call the Mavericks Surfing Contest for the first t  More »

Stand-Up Paddle Surfing, Hurricane Style


Beginners, we suggest starting elsewhere.  More »

Discovering Kindness in Denmark’s “Cold Hawaii”

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Although I had only known him for 24 hours, I trusted Jesper. More than anything, I didn't want to disappoint him.   More »

World Surfing Games Come to Costa Rica


Costa Rica gears up for Central America's first World Surfing Games.  More »

How to Paddle Out to a Famous or Localized Surf Break and Get Respect

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Getting respect starts with giving respect from the moment you arrive at a spot. Here's what to do (and not to do) . . .   More »

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