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In the world of waves, salt and spray, There's a tale to tell, so listen and stay When surfboards suffer, in dismay, "Got a ding? Give the Sea Cat a ring," they say. Meet our hero, swift and keen, With magic hands, the best you've seen. She mends the boards, makes them glean, In our waters, she's th...
An aquatic earthquake just off the coast of Greece made for a Bomba chance encounter. The forecasts predicted wind up north, pulling all the surfers to the usual sandy bays. One local with his ear to the ground had a different plan. A super spot down south, directly affected by the distant quake.&nb...
"Surfing teaches you how small you actually are, and keeps you on edge. This feeling of being humble is now a constant feeling." Interview done. Thanks Bray, no more needed, we won't top that! But he continues, oh there's more, loads more... We chatted endlessly about three key pillars, which Bray u...
When David Manteuffel traded Central America for Malta, many felt he was crazy. After all, this tiny Mediterranean island isn't exactly world-renowned for its waves. But as David's story goes, sometimes you just have to go where the surf takes you. "Why did you come to Malta?" I asked him, my scepti...
Dude, you won't believe this gnarly tale, but I swear it happened! Picture this: a sunny day at Riviera Bay, the waves were like, "Whoa, bro, ride me!" And I was like, "Yewwww, it's on!" So, there I am, paddling out on my trusty board, which I lovingly named "Squirtle" because, you know, Pokémon and...
Picture this: sunsets melting into the horizon, waves whispering secrets, and the undying spirit of adventure in every splash. Welcome to the world of surfing, where the synergy of nature and human spirit creates an electrifying dance on the water. In the midst of this captivating realm, there exist...
When you see Kristýna, you'll immediately be drawn into her deep red hair. On the beach you'd instantly think she's a mermaid. In fact, she's 10% human according to her Insta bio. She's 90% mermaid,10% human and 100% badass. She's a keen surf skater, who's taking those skills into the sea and you'll...
Two years ago, Lorenzo Galatolo was a totally different human. Indeed, always in love with surfing and the sea, an interest he owes to his upbringing in Livorno, Tuscany… particularly his nonna's house. The main difference is now, Lolo became a surfer, and a hell of a good one too. This sport help h...
We just had to have that title! Julián Paco is a chef, born and raised in Buenos Aires, and we'll be honest: we could talk about Argentinian steaks and barbecues all night long too, but let's stick to our topic: surfing. He's got all the ingredients of a top local surfer, ok ok we'll try to chill on...
It's not everyday you come across a focused teenager. Heck most of us, myself included, spent those years testing our alcohol limits, sleeping as little as possible, waking up in random places and doing a whack of stupid, crazy things. Now, we're not assuming Luka Rossel doesn't do any of those thin...
Milkshakes, sharks, homemade boards, contests, family, locals… you name it, we talked about it! One hour chatting never passed so fast as Laurie McGregor ran through her love for surfing, a love that started when she was just 11 years old. Laurie grew up in East London, but not the one you're thinki...
As many of life's beautiful tales often go, Fernando Theo's surfing story started off as a joke! "We were 11 pre-teen boys who took turns with an old board, nicknamed Bateau Mouche"... … "Surfing was love at first wave, passion and practically addictive." That was back in Brazil, on a stretch of bea...
February 3rd, 2021. Time: 11:00. It was a Sunday, a day off for Zach, who was desperate to fill up his free day. He's a barber, who works long hours, over 55 hours per week, including Saturdays, so a day off is a blessing. His Saturday night was not too bad either, considering he had a date. H...