Deep Reporting
Teaching Life Through Surfing
On a Monday morning in early December, Professor Ian Culbertson, or “Coach” as his students refer to him, is busy directing his students on how to return the surf boards and wet suits he loaned Read more…
Deep Reporting
Therasurf
The wave wasn’t even finished breaking when Charity Britton took off. One second she was on the sand, the next she was sprinting into the water — jeans soaked, cell phone forgotten, yelling with the Read more…
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Amelia Brodka Soars Toward Gender Equity in Skateboarding
Amelia Brodka still vividly remembers the time she was faced with one of the most important questions of a young skateboarder’s life. That question of course being: could she recognize Tony Hawk? “
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Malia Ward Is the Future
Malia Ward is not your average college student. As one of her professors, Karen North, puts it, “She is Miss All Around Everything.” Like most students, Malia spent the last few weeks preparing for finals—all Read more…
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The Cure’s in the Curl: How Surf Therapy Helps Parkinson’s Patients
“There’s no cure” is the last thing any patient wants to hear from their doctor. For Frank DeRitis, he actually felt some sort of relief. For many elderly people, a tremor, or uncontrollable shaking of Read more…
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These Women Are Working to Change the Stereotype of What a Surfer Looks Like
There are people all over the world of different backgrounds, socio-economic classes, races, genders and religion who participate in surfing.
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Sharks Are Friends, Not Foes
What did sharks ever do to be viewed in such a negative light? Yes, they are big, arguably scary looking creatures, yet what could they have done to receive such a cruel stereotype?
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The Transcendence of the Paddle Out
The beach community is embodied by a culture of a unique lingo, fashion, lifestyle, and people. Making new friends seems to go hand-in-hand with sharing a mutual love for the ocean. As a whole, the Read more…
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Just What Makes a Surfboard Sustainable?
If you’ve been in the market for a surfboard in the past couple of years, you may have noticed a small black logo glassed into some of the boards.
Deep Reporting
Finding Therapy in the Ocean
Children of all ages gear up and look forward to the annual THERAsurf event in Malibu California—a day full of laughter, limit pushing and ocean therapy. According to Surfline.com, “in the late-16th Century, English doctors Read more…
Surf Videos
Surfing to Calm the Mind
Matthew Scholtz discusses how surfing has helped him become the person he is during chaotic times.
Surf Videos
Surfing After Disaster
Bryce Eller discusses how surfing helps him remain level in the aftermath of the Woolsey Fire.
Surf Videos
Lives, Breathes, Loves Surfing
Nick Lavayen grew up in Dana Point, California and has surfed his entire life. His dad tossed him in the water as a kid and ever since then he has thrived.
Surf Photos
The Queen of the Coast: A Journey to Rincon in the Dead of Winter
A rare sight at Rincon–no lineup and perfect waves. One surfer revels in this infrequent occurrence.
