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Last Updated on October 25, 2023 by Matt Hapgood
I am a father, surfer, and entrepreneur. Every major life decision I've made has been based around surfing - from career choices to work in the surf industry in my 20s to living in a new country so I can surf more often, one thing is clear.
I love to surf!
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Matt Hapgood 10 Minute Read From a human standpoint, we recognize tides as the regular rise and fall of the sea surface. This rise and fall, known as the tide, is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Because of this, tides are extremely reliable…
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Matt Hapgood 10-12 Minute read Dude? dude! Sick olas yo! Pull in, got spit out, then whooopah! Many surfer slang words start off on the fringes of the English language and (in my experience anyway) end up finding their way into the mainstream over time. Even though most…
Last Updated on December 7, 2023 by Matt Hapgood 8-10 Minute Read Maybe Gen Z and Alpha are not aware of this, but before Live Streaming and Webisodes and Instastories, there was such a thing as a surf movie. They came in VHS and DVD (and later in the online version); they ranged from 30-minute bonanzas to hour-long documentaries on…
Last Updated on January 7, 2024 by Matt Hapgood Ocean waves, whether they break gently on the beach or rise majestically far at sea, have been a fascination for humans since time began. These dynamic forces of nature, formed by the interaction of wind and water, hold the power to shape our world – from…
Last Updated on December 18, 2023 by Matt Hapgood Today, surfing has become a thriving sport with a huge number of enthusiasts around the world. Some surf professionally, some competitively, while for others it’s a way to let loose and have fun. Despite surfing’s free-spirited vibe, it has a richer and deeper history than many…
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