Surfing is more than a sport or hobby. It is a way of life. While this claim is largely true, verified by the guy who unpacks his new foam board from his convertible, there is more to life than just surfing when you live in the South Bay of Los Read more…
Noah Peffer has spent his life around boats. Growing up near Martha’s Vineyard, sailing with his parents, and fostering a love for the ocean, Noah unwittingly dedicated his life to maritime adventure. Studying fine art sculpting at Tufts, Noah realized that he needed to fuse his passion for wood-working and Read more…
Based out of Manhattan Beach, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation‘s Ocean Therapy is a—free of charge— adaptive surfing program that serves those with mental and physical illnesses, including the United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, veterans from the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital and at-risk youth from local care Read more…
Scientists announced earlier this year that Southern California could be left with few usable beaches by the end of the century because of rising seas that are gradually eating away coastal sand and bedrock. SoCal beaches an important part of California’s more than $40-billion annual coastal economy. But, without mountains of sand Read more…
Scott Clausen is a student at USC who shapes boards in his spare time. He believes that machine-shaped boards are changing surf culture and are less desirable than a custom-shaped board. Even though machine-made and manufactured boards have become popular, hand-crafted boards will always have an important place in surfing and Read more…
Nancy has been tearing up the sand in Manhattan Beach for decades. She won the Manhattan Beach Open back in 1979, and, at 58, she’s not slowing down.
Professional standup paddle surfer Sean Poynter explores how free surfing and competition affect his mental states.
Paul Garbett moved to Salt Lake City from Santa Monica six months ago, but he tries to get some surf time whenever he returns to Southern California.
El Segundo resident Anne Nolan bikes to El Porto every weekend.