Art by Brooke MuschottThe life of a surfer can be pretty self-centered, whether consciously or unconsciously so. With the exception of tandem surfing (where a man and woman surf together on one board and perform lifts and tricks while riding waves) the sport involves out-paddling a crowd of other people just to claim one wave and surf it without interference. Surfing involves … [Read more...] about Surfing should bring joy to people everywhere
Surf Column
Riding the waves should be for men and women
Art by Sacha Irick I’m not a feminist, but I do believe in equal treatment and equal opportunity for all individuals, especially when it comes to the issue of sharing something as wonderful as surfing. However, just because everyone deserves an equal chance in the pursuit of wave riding, it doesn’t mean all surfers share equal capabilities. Gender can allow for varying … [Read more...] about Riding the waves should be for men and women
Fast from surfing and dive into faith
I don’t normally fast for Lent because something in me — the slightly rebellious side, probably — doesn’t like doing something simply because it’s the religious trend or because I feel like I have to do it. I don’t want my relationship with God to feel forced or pressured to be a certain way. I want to make sure that if I fast, I’m … [Read more...] about Fast from surfing and dive into faith
Surf culture calls to all walks of life
Think of the word, “surf.” What most predictably follows that word in your mind? There is a reason why the stereotype of being a “surf bum” exists more prevalently than that of being a “surf doctor” or “surf lawyer.” Surfing is time-consuming, and in a lot of cases, exclusive. Many people associated with surfing pick up a bad … [Read more...] about Surf culture calls to all walks of life
Malibu saves the waves for our future
Our society is addicted to technology, and we tend to feed that addiction with petty information. Unlimited knowledge is constantly at our fingertips as is the opportunity to use that knowledge to change things in our world. Yet, all too often I find myself wallowing in the useless chatter of celebrity gossip, the latest Apple product or YouTube videos of laughing babies … [Read more...] about Malibu saves the waves for our future
