Tales From The Road: Agent Orange, Naypidyaw, Surfing Panama, Sudan, Nazis In Paraguay
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Tim Patterson rounds up another crop of travel gems from the web. More »
Surfing Argentina: An Insider's Guide To The Breaks Of Mar del Plata
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Hot nights and cool waves await in Mar del Plata, Argentina's official surf city. More »
How to Paddle Out to a Famous or Localized Surf Break and Get Respect
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Getting respect starts with giving respect from the moment you arrive at a spot. Here's what to do (and not to do) . . . More »
Shopping for a Stand Up Paddle Board? Size Matters
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Somebody mentioned the other day that it still feels like winter in Hawai‘i. He wasn’t referring to the persistent rain or the uncharacteristic north swells. He was talking about the fact that everyone’s still driving around with surfboards in tow. More »
Croyde Bay: Best Surf Spot in the UK?
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Surf all day, then relax in a quiet English country pub. More »
Surfer's Guide to Asturias, Spain
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Winding trails lead to secret surf breaks on a rural slice of Spanish coast.
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5 Best Surf Films of All Time
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These classics will inspire you to hit the waves More »
Surfing Morocco
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The small town of Taghazoute is surfing ground zero in Morocco. Rhys Stacker takes you there. More »
Top 10 Surf Spots (for Mortals) in Hawaii
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Hawaii is the most geographically isolated landmass on the planet, and for some that means only one thing: groundswell. More »
Ericeira: Portugal’s Surf Mecca
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"No Algarve-style tourism and no golf courses. It's more about wandering around the streets and grabbing a coffee and a pastry after a morning session." More »
World's Best Surf Spots for Beginners (And 5 You Should Avoid)
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Here they are, surf breaks from the good, bad, to the ugly. More »
Northern Spain: A Mix of Surf and Culture
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In Northern Spain, surfers can return home with tales of perfect left-hand point breaks AND the best patatas bravas this side of Seville. More »
Surf Vietnam: China Beach and Beyond
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Think "Charlie Don't Surf?" Think Again. More »
Top 10 Most Dangerous Waves in the World
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With super advanced equipment, tow in access, and internet swell tracking, growing numbers of surfers are riding incredibly powerful waves. More »
Surfers' Guide to the Algarve Coast, Portugal
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All types of waves + affordable accommodation + fresh Portuguese food + super friendly locals = great surf trip. More »
Top Surf Destinations for 2010
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After casting an eye over the current surfing landscape, Rhys Stacker lays out the best waves of 2010 and when to find them. More »
Surf Longer: Rip Curl F-Bomb Wetsuit
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Stay warm and catch some offshore breezes and perfect A-frames on your next surf sesh with a Rip Curl F-Bomb Wetsuit. More »
The Top 10 South Shore Spots for Surfer Chicks
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"Even if we aren’t the up-and-coming Coco Ho’s of today’s surfing world, more and more of us are taking up this sport which has so far been dominated by men," writes Brenda Yun in her roundup of the top 10 spots for surfer chicks on the South Shore. "One look at any line-up illustrates how girls want to have fun in the water just as much as men do. Just this summer during a south swell at Bowls, I observed local girls taking the biggest sets of the day from the boys, who just looked back and watched with envy. Girls are no longer intimidated by the guys; they are now the ones doing the intimidating. Surfing is no longer an activity just for adventurous go-getters. It is something that can get you in touch with an amazing natural wonder and force. As women are finding this sport more appealing, they might not be the minority in the water for much longer. More »



