“The sea’s only gifts are harsh blows with the occasional deep true beauty. Now, I don’t know much about the sea, let alone all else, but it seems that way here. And I think I … continue »

“The best things in life are the simplest things. Sometimes I ask myself why I paddle out, catch a wave and paddle back out, over and over again, like a dog. It just feels good … continue »

“Surf contests aren’t compatible with the spirit of surfing. For me, surfing is looking at the ocean, checking for a good spot, going in with friends and enjoying the ride; and being happy when my … continue »

Crystal is an accomplished longboarder, but she is also an all-around ocean athlete who races outrigger canoes, competes in long-distance swims and paddleboard races, kayaks, bodysurfs and free-dives. Biography Born and raised in Hawaii, Crystal’s … continue »

“I threw out my cell phone a few years ago. Enough is enough.”
 Biography It’s not easy to find “Danny Boy.” Friends know to check the water first, before even going to the house. And … continue »

“Hunting big waves and surfing on the World Tour is what I love to do, it also gives me a great opportunity to ring the environmental alarm bell, call people and companies to action and … continue »

“It’s easier to ride the horse in the direction he’s going.” – Anonymous “Surf is where you find it.” – Anonymous Biography: Entire books could be written about Gerry Lopez. Suffice to say Gerry made … continue »

“I was constantly daydreaming of next year’s visit to the sandy shorelines and salty air.” Biography Growing up in western Pennsylvania in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the ocean was a distant place that had … continue »

“To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognise failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make … continue »

Keith converted his diesel truck to run on used vegetable oil, and made the drive from Southern California up to Oregon, and back. Biography Beyond being a wave maestro, Keith is known as the guy … continue »

“I am so thankful for each and every opportunity I’ve been given and look forward to pursuing each of my passions and dreams.” Biography Kim Diggs was born in 1988 and grew up in the … continue »

“Going diving feels like going home, and I hope to cherish it for the rest of my life.” Biography Growing up on Maui, diving was a huge part of Kimi Werner’s childhood. It was her favourite … continue »

“I love the ‘big day’ and how YOU have to make the choice to paddle out. How you can sit on the shoulder or you can paddle to the peak and throw yourself over the … continue »

“Be a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you, opening new channels, not of trade, but of thought. Every man is the lord of a realm beside which the earthly empire of the … continue »

Mary Osborne has illuminated her name with a spirit and character so wonderfully appealing that it stands as a symbol unto itself. Her name, along with her activism and outreach efforts, has been synonymous with … continue »

“Every day I have to remind myself where I came from and where I am now in my life. The Ocean gives me so much joy and I am humbled to be able to do … continue »

“Lately, I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by people who seem to push themselves, surf-wise, into what is really the unknown to the crowd we run with.” Biography Growing up far from the sea in … continue »

“The more that I windsurfed, the more it felt the ocean accepted me. I learnt that the ocean doesn’t run on my schedule, but I also learnt it rewards me beyond my imagination in many … continue »

“When he dropped out of the competitive scene in the early 70s, he said he “wasn’t interested in fame or money,” and that he wanted to be “just a surfer, not a star.“ Biography Described … continue »