After Fleeing War, a Syrian Returned Home to Foster a Surf Culture

After 14 years as a refugee, Ali Kassem is home. And he brought his surfboard with him. Photo: Courtesy Ali Kassem ...

Newport Beach Lifeguards Reported 100 Rescues Sunday

 Somewhere in Newport Beach Photo: Mark Stansbury ...

Alone in the Bering Sea: One Magical Session With Torrey Meister

Just because you’re alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot ...

Brett Barley Ends Macaronis Series With One Last Score

You get what you pay for. Photo: Brett Barley // YouTube ...

Matt Dunsmore Surfs a Single, Terrifying Bomb at The Right

The Right is not a wave for the faint of heart, and Matt Dunsmore does not have a faint heart. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot ...

Diver Bitten in Arm by Six-Foot Shark Off Tasmanian Coast

The man was bitten by a broadnose sevengill shark. Photo: Wikimedia Commons ...

Crocodile Filmed Casually Cruising Around Macaronis Lineup

Warm water, great waves, and… crocodiles. Photo: Instagram//Screenshot ...

Chilean Authorities Detained Surfers for Paddling Out During Beach Closures

The police pulled these guys straight out of the water. Photo: Armada de Chile//X ...

Jamie O’Brien Scores at Perfect Ala Moana Bowls

Can’t ask for much more than that. Photo: Jamie O’Brien // YouTube ...