Surfing, windsurfing, vandskisport

NEW - 2020 Updated edition with redesigned interior pages! Do you remember your thundering heartbeat on that first BIG day? Or the pure joy of those early morning paddle-outs with your original set of surf buddies? Or the uncertainty of splashing into a 45-degree winter ocean while encased in more rubber than the Creature from the Black Lagoon?Then spin your board around and drop into this captivating set of surf stories by Earl Shores. "It's hard to believe, but there was a time when quality East Coast surf journalism was hard to come by. Stoked to see so many classic Atlantic sessions stockpiled in a single collection."-- Matt Walker, former Eastern Surf Magazine Editor/Surfing Magazine Senior Editor But don't worry if you've never climbed into a Michelin Man-like layer of neoprene for a wintertime wave fix. All you need to enjoy Surf Lessons is your sense of adventure and a sense of humor. And be ready to shake the sand from your trunks and the water from your ears as you turn the final page. "Surf Lessons captures the simple pleasures and experiences of being a surfer on the East Coast."-- Brent Nultemeier, editor, OBX Surf Info.com "An insightful glimpse into surfing life on the East Coast of the United States."-- surfd.com, ranking SURF LESSONS No. 11 on its list of Best Surf Books Published in 2016.

Surfer in the White House (and Other Salty Yarns) is a collection of hilarious and insightful experiences of a life-long surfer, drawn into politics by his love for the ocean.

Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks share an incredibly rich surfing history. Virginia Beach is home to major surfing institutions so iconic and long lasting they are simply referred to as "ECSC," "WRV" and "17th Street." Of course, the Outer Banks has the

The ocean. She is sustenance, the very lifeblood of our planet listen to the voice of her eternal heartbeat.Part memoir, part treatise on ocean conservation, John Merryfield's true stories of surfing, and life along the Baja, Mexico coast are infused with the vivid Sea of Cortez's fauna and flora, the colorful Mexican culture, and the simple healing qualities of water, with the impassioned voice of a poet.In brief lyrical vignettes, in search of surf and self, at times battered and broken, and filled with insights, missteps, and hope, John asks the question,"How do surfing and our connection to the ocean raise our consciousness?" When we see ourselves and each other as "mini-oceans, wild, robust, salt-water seas" -- our relationship with the ocean itself changes, placing us directly in the path of wonder, and connecting us to the world around us in a profoundly personal way.* * * * * * *A moving, and at times heart-wrenching memoir, John Merryfield describes how surfing for him is more than a way of life. It is a form of spiritual exercise, a method of communion striving to heal the wounds of the world. Jasmin Singer, author of Always Too Much and Never EnoughFish Out of Water brings to life a kaleidoscope of watercolors that rests within a vast ocean through his unique experiences. I walked away with a greater appreciation of our ocean covered planet that we are gifted to call home. Benjamin Allen, author of Out of the Ashes, Healing in the Afterloss.John is a natural storyteller. This beautifully written memoir is a love letter to the ocean and her inhabitants -- and a call for us all to live a kinder life. Mark Hawthorne, author of A Vegan Ethic: Embracing a Life of Compassion Toward AllFish out of Water is tender meditation on ecology as an exterior as well as interior landscape. It is a moving response to how the natural world shapes us, and requires our attention and care. The book moves fluidly from richly descriptive scenes to reflections on how our experiences teach us to live our best life. June Slyvester Saraceno, author of Feral, North Carolina, 1965If you've never surfed next to humpback whales, shared a personal moment with a Triggerfish, or had a bandana-wearing deer for a companion, John Merryfield's wonderful collection of deeply personal stories will take you there. His ocean world is a place of compassion and self-awareness, and his storytelling is vulnerable and compelling. There are fascinating reasons why he is a fish out of water, and you'll be delighted to learn them. And the best part is, you just might learn something about yourself in the process. David Robinson Simon, author of Meatonomics

Team Wave Surfing is a new spin on the sport of surfing. It's an interactive game between two teams who gain points for traditional surfing techniques when playing as one team of three players on the wave line to gain points for their cohesive game play. This rule book shares the creation of the game, how to play the game and the judging of the game. Team Wave Surfing was created to offer an opportunity for youth to play together, work together while surfing to introduce a new spin on the sport of surfing. www.teamwavesurfing.org

Far beyond a simple sporting act, surfing is a fascinating lifestyle choice, involving a broad spectrum of techniques and skills, athleticism, wave knowledge and above all, fun. While more and more people get hooked on surfing every day, there are relatively few books or references available for improving knowledge and performance.Didier Piter, four-time European champion and acknowledged surf coach, and world-renowned photographer Bernard Testemale present a unique work covering all useful fundamentals for becoming a complete surfer.From understanding ocean phenomena to technical breakdowns for all surfing manoeuvres, you are invited to share the authors' passion and experience. Secrets Of Progressive Surfing is not your average learn-to-surf book aimed at getting beginners up and riding. This is a detailed analysis of what it takes to master just about every manoeuvre in the book, from the humble take-off to the modern aerial and everything in between. The text is clear and understandable, broken down into logical step by step progressions, shedding light on the techniques used by the pros. And what better pro to demonstrate the required skills in beautifully photographed sequences than Kelly Slater, 11 times World Champ, who plays a starring role in this incredible book that has something for every surfer on the planet.162 pages of keys and secrets to the surfing world, prefaced by Kelly Slater, for surfers of all levels eager to further their understanding and appreciation of the sport of kings.A leading European surfer through the 90's, Didier Piter naturally made the transition to coaching in 2001. Ever focused on the synergy between surfer and wave and technical aspects of high performance surfing, he has coached most of today's top European surfers. Still sharing his passion and experience with a leading surf team, he stands at the forefront of European surf coaching.Having contributed for fifteen years to the finest surf publications in the world, Bernard Testemale has become a leading light in surfing photography. Renowned and respected among his peers, he has been part of numerous projects around the world's oceans in the quest for swells, locations and fine imagery, enthusiastically working with some of the very best surfers in the world.

In the best of times, the lives, health, and well-being of transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) people are precarious. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the pressures have increased significantly, thus worsening their condition.The 2015 National Transgender Discrimination Survey found that TGNB people were unemployed at three times the rate of the general population and four times for TGNB people of color. Household incomes of TGNB people were found to be significantly lower than the general population, 12 percent reported annual income of less than $10,000. This economic instability results from a legacy of discrimination in education and employment, family rejection, and other pressures. As a result, the risk of the coronavirus infection increased, and the outcome of the infection is worse than that of the general population. Moreover, access to nonemergency medical care has been restricted, thus preventing TGNB people from getting the care needed to help with dysphoria. Social isolation-while they are often quarantined with others who disapprove of their status-exacerbates emotional and mental health problems and may result in increased self-harm.With lockdowns and quarantines, as well as unemployment, the risk of domestic violence increased. In all of 2019, twenty-six TGNB people were murdered; in 2020, twenty-eight were murdered in the first eight months. More incidents of violence and murder are regrettably expected.As a largely marginalized population, TGNB people are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, which places them at greater risk of further marginalization, danger, poverty, and harm.

The Vintage Journal Surfers Paddling, Aptos, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration . This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Surfers Paddling, Malibu, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of a bunch of surfers paddling in Malibu. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Surfers, Cayucos, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of surfers surfing in Cayucos. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Surfer Girls, Huntington Beach, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of surfer girls standing by a tall surfboard by the beach. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Surfers, Huntington Beach, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of an overview of surfers surfing on Huntington Beach. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Surfers from Above, Santa Cruz, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of surfers with colourful and attractive surfboards surfing. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Sixties Surfer Girls, Morro Bay, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of three surfer girls in bathing suits standing next to a surfboard on the beach. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Surfers Paddling, Manhattan Beach pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of an aerial shot of surfers with colourful surfborads on the Mangatten Beach. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Blonde Woman with Tall Surfboard, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of a blonde woman next to a tall surfboard. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Lots of Guys Surfing, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of many people surfing and catching the waves. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Aerial View of Surfers with Colorful Boards, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of an aerial view of surfers with colourful surfboards. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Colorful Surfers and Surf Boards in Green Water, Carpinteria pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of surfer with colourful surfboards in the Green water. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

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A colorful, insider portrait of '70s surf culture, with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning author William FinneganIf you were there, even just for some of it--Hawaii, California, surfing, the '70s--the memories and stories will flow freely from these photographs. Jeff Divine was there for all of it, and these images have been culled from an enormous personal archive. Divine was shooting for Surfer, the monthly magazine that was the bible of the scene. His photos from this archive show the precommercialized era in surfing when the hippie influence still held sway. Surfers had their own slang-infused language and were deep into a world of Mother Ocean, wilderness and a culture that mainstream society spurned. Surfboards were handmade in family garages, often made for a specific kind of wave or speed, for paddling, ease of turning, and featured all kinds of psychedelic designs. Some were even hollowed out to smuggle hash from Morocco. The color and black-and-white photographs collected here, taken throughout California on the coastlines at Baja, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, La Jolla, Malibu, San Clemente and Oahu, give a vivid image of this close-knit culture and the incredible athletic feats of its heroes and heroines. Raised in La Jolla, California, Jeff Divine (born 1950) started photographing the surfing world in 1966. He held jobs as photo editor for 35 years with Surfer magazine and Surfer's Journal. His works have been displayed worldwide in museums and galleries, as well as in books, magazines and media. In 2019 he was inducted into the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame for his contribution to surf culture in a career lasting 50 years.

After four years work we are stoked to announce the World Stormrider Surf Guide. Largest collection of surf spot information ever compiled Painstakingly researched and accurately mapped Greatest global gallery of professional surf photographs 3 volume World Stormrider set in one giant book Completely revised and updated text The indisputable 'mother of all surf guides' The only 'must have' surf book on the planetThe World Stormrider Surf Guide is the biggest, most comprehensive, reference guide to the waves on 'Planet Surf'. This mammoth book explores every dynamic surf zone known to man, from world-famous beaches to obscure reefs on the fringes of the known surf world. Each zone includes detailed analysis of the surf spots and swell forecasting, plus the lowdown on when to go, weather, accommodation, food, culture, hazards, the local scene and much more. A unique set of symbols and statistics make vital surf information instantly accessible.Combined with over 260 detailed maps and 600 superb photos, The World Stormrider Surf Guide is an essential tool and the ultimate surf travel resource for all globe-trotting waveriders.

The Stormrider Surf Guide Tropical Islands travels through the trade winds belt on the ultimate island-hopping journey to explore and compare the world's best warm-water surf zones. Many of the planet's finest surf breaks are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn - from the powerful, mountainous waves of Hawaii and Tahiti, through the exotic Caribbean to the pristine perfection of the Maldives and Mentawais. Coral encrusted atolls, dazzling white sands and gently swaying coconut palms fringe the backdrop for many of these islands found in the shimmering, equatorial waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Superb photos and illuminating text combine to make this Stormrider Guide indispensable for anyone searching for their next tropical paradise surfari.This completely new addition to the famous Stormrider library covers all the world's best tropical islands across the 3 great Oceans. The Stormrider Surf Guide Tropical Islands enhances the proven formula of trusted, dependable surf spot descriptions, coupled with more than 300 beautiful, informative photos. It is the only dedicated tropical islands surf guide. Proven high quality design includes integrated text, symbols and detailed maps containing crucial, otherwise unavailable information.

"Theroux's work is like no one else's." -Francine Prose, New York Times Book ReviewFrom legendary writer Paul Theroux comes an atmospheric novel following a big-wave surfer as he confronts aging, privilege, mortality, and whose lives we choose to remember. Now in his sixties, big-wave surfer Joe Sharkey has passed his prime and is losing his "stoke." The younger surfers around the breaks on the north shore of Oahu still idolize the Shark, but his sponsors are looking elsewhere. One night, while driving home from a bar after one too many, Joe accidentally kills a stranger near Waimea, a tragedy that sends his life out of control. As the repercussions of the accident spiral ever wider, Joe's devoted girlfriend Olive throws herself into uncovering the dead man's identity and helping Joe find vitality and refuge in the waves again. Set in the lush, gritty underside of an island paradise readers rarely see, Under the Wave at Waimea offers a dramatic, affecting commentary on privilege, mortality, and the lives we choose to remember. It is a masterstroke by one of the greatest writers of our time.