About The Author

Rusty Long

Rusty Long is a professional surfer whose forte is riding very large waves and remote/exploration surfing. He travels with surfing as a foundation for seeing the world, documenting these travels with photos and words along the way. His work has been published extensively in The Surfers Journal and SURFER Magazine. He counts Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, Madeira, Chile, California, and Hawaii as his favorite places.

Posts by: Rusty Long
The path of a big wave gun from the shaping room of a master to a big critical drop creates a special bond between rider, shaper, and the craft itself.

A tale of two guns

On February 4, 2012 By

Rusty Long on big wave boards and the relationship between shaper, rider, and craft.

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Paul Do Mar is the best wave on the island for tube rides. Once again this is the view from Jardim, and gives a look at the marina at the bottom of town. The development would not begin until around the corner

World class wave in Madeira under threat

On January 2, 2012 By

Quick action is needed to save this rare place.

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This particular wave is called Bagpipes, and it has gained a reputation over the recent years as a premier spot in this area. This was the only pure blue-sky day of the trip, which came right off the bat. A week of full bore weather deep, we were hoping for another of these.

Surfing amongst the Scottish elements

On December 12, 2011 By

Battling the Scottish elements in search of empty waves.

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This is me during our first session of the week. It is easy to get washed into the cliffs at this spot, the base maybe 100 feet away. This is one of the most spectacular arenas in the world to ride waves.

Erin Go Bragh: Chasing a giant swell in Ireland

On December 2, 2011 By

Chasing massive waves in Ireland with Rusty Long and friends.

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One of the waves I go out and surf getting the first morning light on it.

Surfing and reflecting in Baja, Mexico

On November 21, 2011 By

In my 20 years of traveling there, I’ve experienced nothing but kindness.

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