the extreme equestrian water sport

It's definitely a different equestrian experience and surely an unusual way of riding a board across the water. Here's everything you need to...

Surfing in the days of the Olympics and reality show dramas

"I would sacrifice a world title for a gold medal." The heartfelt words are from seven times world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore. The purists...

the world capital of landlocked surfing

Switzerland is a landlocked country. However, the European nation has one of the most active surfing communities in the world. Today, you can ride...

The best stretching and strengthening exercises for surfers

Surfers can enhance their riding abilities by maintaining a healthy body and mind through fitness and exercises. Whether you are an athlete or simply...

Surfing and nose riding explained by Newtonian physics

The physics of surfing is an enigma. In particular, it is unproven how a surfboard can grip the water with sufficient force to allow...

How can surfers become ocean protection leaders?

"Having steadily surfed since the days of gremlins, ho-dads, and baggies, the author is well aware that surfers are hardly a politically oriented...

What is Dudeism?

Dudeism is a religion and philosophy founded in 2005 by journalist Oliver Benjamin. Its belief system is inspired by the 1998 movie "The...

How to do a frog stretch

The downward-facing frog pose is an all-around workout routine that promotes stretching of muscles and connective tissues. Learn how to do the frog...

A very special Oregon surf adventure

It's 45 °F, and I am at 45 degrees North, 70 miles east of the coast. Daylight breaks before the sun is fully up....

Why do waves seem to break or move very slowly from a distance?

Have you ever stood on a boardwalk staring at the sea and somehow witnessed large waves breaking slowly in front of your eyes? It's...