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Last weekend, 500 people headed to Huntington Beach, California, to participate in what is believed to be the largest-ever gathering of Black surfers
Perfect for the on-the-go adventurer, these portable products make sunscreen application—and reapplication—easy
Surf companies have been ignoring compelling research that could make wetsuits warmer and easier to paddle in. Two scientists are making sure someone listens.
The real-life action heroes swapped their boards for tuxedos to present a James Bond anniversary homage at the Oscars. We should’ve known they’d land it.
Enjoy riding frozen waves more than ever with these items
In the final episode of ‘Goat Surf Club: Trapped in Morocco,’ the surfers find a repatriation flight out of Morocco
After enjoying their time in Morocco, members of the Goat Surf Club were ready to head back home
This film series follows three surfers stuck in Morocco after the country closed its borders to reduce the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant
What began as a simple surf vacation turned into a wild adventure when Morocco closed its borders and banned incoming and outgoing flights
In his new book ‘Wayward: Stories and Photographs,’ Chris Burkard takes readers behind the camera on his quest for meaningful experiences
The sport’s top women have wanted their own Pipeline Pro for years. At long last, they’ve got it.
What it feels like to rescue a surfer from the massive winter waves that crash into the Hawaiian island
With increased coastal flooding and erosion, climate change is harshing California’s mellow vibes. Officials say it’s time to retreat from the shore altogether. Residents want to stay and fight. Paul Kvinta reports from the front lines of a pitched battle, where geologists and millionaires are squaring off, and friendly fire between surfers isn’t so friendly.
It’s been another challenging year, but some people thrive on adversity. Here are the athletes, activists, tree planters, chefs, filmmakers, and other disrupters who changed our world for the better in 2021. Plus: Meet Carissa Moore, surfing’s first female olympic gold medalist.
Meet the grassroots movement of women fighting to open up surfing to a more diverse range of body types
How Susan Orlean reported the classic ϳԹ story about the surf girls of Maui
Patagonia recently updated the Willard Bascom classic ‘Waves and Beaches’
Our experts sought out epic adventures in every landscape, from new desert outposts to off-the-grid wellness retreats, with plenty of trails, beaches, and base camps—all perfect to give or get
Leaf peeping in New England. Surfing California’s coast. Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage (yes, Alaska, in fall). We scoured the world to find the absolute best destinations to satisfy your autumn wanderlust—especially this year, when we all have a little cabin fever.
Leaf peeping in Colorado. Surfing the Azores. Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage—yes, Alaska, in fall. We scoured the world to find epic adventures and stunning destinations to satisfy your autumn wanderlust, especially this year, when we all have a little cabin fever.
What started as a fun personal challenge turned into a three-year van-life journey that pushed our writer to explore the most remote coasts in the United States
After more than 25 years of deliberation, the sport of kings finally makes its debut at the Games
The first Yulex wetsuits were expensive and stiff, but with more wetsuit makers adopting the technology, that’s changed
This year, three new adventure sports will make their debut in Tokyo. Prepare yourself for the action with these books, documentaries, and more.
Born in Surf City USA, and the descendant of an actual samurai, Japan’s surfing superstar is ready for the sport’s debut on the world stage.
We travel along with Ed Knight to understand what it means to put food on your table and put back what you don’t need
Spearfishing for Mark Healey is mostly about “observing and trying to be a noninvasive part of that environment.”
Our writer, a lifelong surfer, tries to find out
Looking to progress in your sport? From deepwater soloing in Majorca to mountain biking in New Zealand, these trips will take you to the next level.
We asked movers and shakers in different corners of the outdoor world about what people can do to make certain spaces and sports more welcoming for all
It’s finally time to take that beach vacation. You might as well post up right by the ocean.
This hybrid twin fin will change how you hunt for waves
Pre-owned gear is easier on the planet and your bank account
The best way to refuel after a perfect day of adventure? With your crew at one of these ideally located watering holes.
A six-part documentary series chronicles big-wave surfer Billy Kemper’s near-death experience and his path to recovery
An experimental surf film, with expressive shots of African landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife
From comfortable wetsuits to bags that protect my board from dings
When a massive swell surprised author William Finnegan, he was left with only one option: paddle for his life
Our advice on which park to visit each month of the year to see peak wildlife, foliage, and flower blooms—and to avoid the crowds
What does it take to get through the worst-case scenario? A very special combination of physical and mental strength.
In an excerpt from his new book 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,' ϳԹ contributing editor Tom Vanderbilt takes up surfing as part of an experiment to learn new skills as an adult and discover the benefits of being a grown-up novice
These eight titles will keep your wanderlust fired up for when it's safe to travel again
How Spain's Natxo González prepares his body and mind to tackle the biggest swell on earth
Waves for Change brings surf therapy to children who experience high levels of stress and trauma
Switching it up was exactly what he needed
ϳԹ photographer Chris Burkard's 'Unnur' is a gorgeous meditation on one Icelandic father's plan to raise his daughter (way, way) off the grid
Score peak-season waves no matter how low the mercury goes
During May, UK-based photographer Nick Pumphrey challenged himself to experience the sunrise every morning in the sea
From international hot spots to backyard breaks, here's where you’ll find the reigning women's world surf champ riding waves
Brush up on your knowledge before you hit the waves
'Recycled to Ride' features New Hampshire surfer and shaper Korey Nolan building boards out of trash he's collected
Surfers at Rockaway Beach held a paddle out this weekend in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
Photographer Ben Moon spent much of his twenties living in a van and climbing by the ocean, but at 29, he was diagnosed with cancer
Meet Ryan Lovelace, designer at Trimcraft Surfboards
This trailer for Yeti's Midnight Hour video series features musicians like Jack Johnson, Terry Allen, Ryan Bingham, and Margo Price
In this film from Morgan Maassen, he profiles two-time world longboarding champion Honolua Blomfield
Surfers Belinda Baggs, Liz Clark, and Moona Whyte reflect on their relationship to conservation
Flouting the law is in our blood, but for the time being, caution equals caring
'Big Ben' profiles former professional surfer Ben Wilkinson, whose current career is working with unwieldy Hawaiian trees
This world champion says you can get into surf shape without ever catching a wave
Local shaper and surfer Mikel Evans carves up some very chilly breaks
A new Southern California resort will feature the same tech—and waves—as the prototype
Six towns and cities with awesome adventure potential that we'd move to right now if we could
Portuguese big-wave surfer Alex Botelho nearly drowned at the inaugural Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge
Winter on the legendary North Shore of Oahu brings epic rides, agonizing wipeouts, and, every so often, acts of heroism
Mexico’s 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, here’s how to get off the beaten path and do it right.
Extend that layover—these megacities have plenty of outdoor activities within an hour or two of downtown
On a particularly heavy day at Jaws on Maui, O'Neill team riders test their skill during the World Surf League's Jaws Big Wave Championship
And the details on how to install them
Because no one has time for missed connections and grueling layovers
'A Surfer's Search' features Erik Wilkie riding the frozen waters of Lake Superior during Winter Storm Wesley in 2019
'River Surfer' profiles a longtime saltwater surfer turned river rider from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Russell Bierke is known for taking unconventional lines through some of the world's largest waves
On the wave-rich islands of Canada's Haida Gwaii, surfing is creating new connections to an age-old culture—and surfboards have been given a more befitting name
Alaska Airlines's latest flight promotion to Hawaii offers cheaper tickets for bigger waves—but you only have a few days to snag a deal
With so much funding from the government going toward boxing and baseball, it's much harder to find surf gear