Matters of Style
Good surf style—it can be everything. And over the years, Dana Point and San Clemente have played a vital role ...
Tag: Surf History
Required Summer Surf Reading
Jake Howard this week highlights the new book Turn and Go! 50 Years of Surf Writings by Steve Pezman, founder ...
Historical Happenings: The Book on San Onofre Beach
In this month’s Historical Happenings column, Tom Marshall highlights only a small fraction of what David Matuszak covers in his ...
A ‘Waterman’ Unlike Any Other
New documentary shines light on the story of Duke Kahanamoku By Jake Howard As Duke Kahanamoku’s celebrated Olympic career was ...
Surfing, Politics and the Struggle for Freedom in South Africa
How the actions of 4 world tour surfers in 1985 still provide a strong reminder that there are causes worthy ...
Aloha to 2 Local Surfboard Legends
The San Clemente and Dana Point surf communities say goodbye to Brad Basham and Jim Gilloon By Jake Howard The ...
Fly Is the Guy
From crafting beautiful surfboards to sharing stories, ‘The Fly’ Van Swae has seen and done it all during his life ...
Progression Has Always Been the Obsession in Surfing
From Earliest Days of Fiberglass to High-Flyers of Today, Limits Were Meant to Be Pushed By Jake Howard Johnny Cash ...
CoastLines: Frigid Water, No Wetsuits, No Leash: A Surfing Era, Long Ago
Fred Swegles By Fred Swegles Surfers, you have no idea how good you have it. Just think back, as if ...
Perfect Waves Are Where You Find Them
The Story of ‘The Endless Summer’ and Discovering Surf in Cape Saint Francis By Jake Howard After selling his car, ...
Times Change, but Aloha Print Remains the Same
From Poche Surf Club to Hoffman California Fabrics, Walter Hoffman’s Influence Continues Today By Jake Howard Trying my best to ...
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