Surrounded by islands and ocean, the Charleston area is known and sought out by locals and tourists for its historic culture, delicious food and pristine beaches. The beaches alone are home to countless activities and sports, including surfing. Learning to surf is a fun, fulfilling activity with many compelling benefits.
Read MoreHurricane/Tropical Storm Isaias came rode its way up the East Coast this past weekend and into Monday, bringing with it an early surfing opportunity for all along the coast. We don’t often see Hurricanes this close to shore this early in the year. To go along with the anything goes theme of 2020, this year is the first year that nine tropical storms have formed before August 1st.
Read MoreIf you haven’t jumped on the podcast trend, then you should. Listening to a podcast is a great way to start your morning, pass time on a road trip, or just listen to while you work. When it comes to podcasts, there is something for just about everyone, surfers included. Here are our five best podcasts for surfers.
Read MoreWhether you are surfing or just spending a day outdoors, it’s important to protect your skin and apply sunscreen before you head out. However, not all sunscreens are created equal. Many sunscreens contain ingredients that are harmful to reefs and other sea life including oxybenzone and octinoxate. Hawaii and Key West have actually moved to ban the sale of products containing these ingredients as of January 1, 2021. So what are some good, reef-safe sunscreens? Here are 10 of the best reef-safe sunscreens you should be using this summer.
Read MoreThis week we celebrated National Olympic Day, a day designed to commemorate and celebrate the birth of the modern Olympic Games. The modern Olympic Games were first held on June 23, 1894 in Paris. We all were anxiously awaiting the introduction of surfing to this year’s Olympic games in Tokyo. Unfortunately, we will have to wait another year to see some of the surfing greats make history. Here’s what to expect when surfing makes it debut as an Olympic sport at the 2021 Olympic Games.
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