Surfing is a popular water sport that requires a lot of gear, including a surfboard. To keep a surfboard in good condition, it is important to clean it regularly. One of the most common issues surfers face is removing wax from their surfboard. Wax build-up can make a board slippery and reduce its performance. In…
Surfing has long been a popular water sport enjoyed by people around the world. However, the availability of suitable waves can often be a limiting factor for surfers. This is where wavepools and more importantly, The Surf Ranch comes in, offering an innovative solution to this problem. The Surf Ranch, located in Lemoore, California, is…
As a surfer and lover of the sport, I have always been fascinated by the evolution of surfing and the culture that surrounds it – I really believe there’s nothing quite like surf culture! One aspect of this culture that has always intrigued me is the old surf movies. These films capture a time when…
If you have ever bought a wetsuit from a physical store, the salesperson will have most likely told you to look after your wetsuit. If you want your investment to last, it’s important to wash a wetsuit regularly and for sure after every use in salt water. In this guide, I’ll tell you how to…
Wingsurfing or wing foiling flew onto the scene a few years ago (see what I did there?) A hybrid between kitesurfing and windsurfing, it involves a foil board and an inflatable ‘wing’ that the surfer uses as a sail to harness the power of the wind. In this post, I’ll run through the history of…
As surfers, we are constantly looking at the weather, the tides, and the swell. and of course, the wind is an integral part of how waves and swells are formed, but what about the wind at a ‘local’ level – is an offshore wind better than an onshore wind? All of your questions about onshore…
Brazil is known for its incredible beaches, warm waters, and punchy, powerful waves – the perfect landscape for surfing. The sport of surfing has exploded in popularity in Brazil, and the country has produced some of the world’s best professional surfers in recent years. In this post, I highlight some of Brazil’s most famous surf icons…
If you have just bought yourself a shiny new soft top surfboard or you are thinking of getting into surfing you will need to know how to wax a foam surfboard. Thankfully, I have done all of the hard work for you and in this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know…
If you are interested in learning to surf, the most important piece of equipment is your surfboard. In this post, I take a look at the cost of various types of new surfboards – from soft top boards, longboards, and boards made of different materials like epoxy or PU. Let’s rip in! TL;DR (too long…
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