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Is Boardmasters A Family Festival?

Is Boardmasters A Family Festival?

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Meet Ingrid Nuss – Fine Artist and Surfer

Meet Ingrid Nuss, a fine artist and surfer who literally lives in Wilderness… …a town in South Africa, along the legendary Garden Route. Her art blends surreal imagination, natural inspiration and … Read More...

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UK Surf & Skate Expo

UK Surf & Skate Expo – Just Announced

Well well, exciting times ahead for the UK surfing and skateboarding industry. We've just seen that the UK Surf & Skate Expo was launched gearing up for the event in September 2025. It looks like a super event, a surf and skateboard tradeshow (first time … Read More...

8 Reasons Why Surfing Is Great For Your Health

For surfers, there's no feeling quite like gliding across the water. It's a pure sense of freedom and flow that keeps us coming back for more! But beyond that exhilarating ride, surfing also has numerous health benefits. In this article, we will dive into 8 … Read More...

Is Boardmasters A Family Festival?

Is Boardmasters A Family Festival?

With the cancellation of the Spring Classic in North Devon many parents are wondering whether Boardmasters in Newquay is a family friendly festival. Boardmasters is a renowned music and action sports festival held annually in Cornwall, England. It typically … Read More...

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10 Over Surf Shop Opens Concept Store in Cornwall

Surfers in Cornwall have a reason to rejoice as 10 Over Surf Shop announces the grand opening of its concept store in Lantegue Studios. Following a successful 18 months of establishing a robust online presence, 10 Over Surf Shop is excited to bring its … Read More...

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Surfing Charity Gifts at Christmas

Struggling for ideas about what to buy your favourite surfer this Christmas? Struggle no more. Surfing charities offer loads of Christmas gift ideas from t-shirts to teddy bears, or simple gift subscriptions. Buy your stocking fillers from one of these … Read More...

Surf fiction for kids and young adults

Wanna get kids stoked on reading and surfing at the same time? Browse these bodacious books written with groms young and old in mind. Mop Rides the Waves of Life by Jaimal Yogis Jaimal Yogis has written some of my favourite surf fiction for grown ups. With … Read More...

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Sunscreen guide for surfers – Updated for 2024

If you want a sunscreen that doesn't sting your eyes, is free from harmful ingredients and helps prevent skin cancer - read this guide. Recently updated to include new reviews, an easy comparison table and reef safety guidance. I’ve been doing lots of … Read More...

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Meet Ingrid Nuss – Fine Artist and Surfer

Meet Ingrid Nuss, a fine artist and surfer who literally lives in Wilderness… …a town in South Africa, along the legendary Garden Route. Her art blends surreal imagination, natural inspiration and surfing fervour with an African vibe. A bit of … Read More...

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Edge Of Somewhere by Kris Farmen

Edge Of Somewhere by Kris Farmen is an easy-reading, truly unique and thoroughly enjoyable surf infused novella. Like the sound of that? Buy a copy on Amazon now or read on to find out more. Meet the surfers The two main characters are: Charlie … Read More...

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Coastlines Wetsuits Review and 15% off

Looking for an understated, super-comfy, and totally toasty wetsuit? I genuinely recommend New Zealand’s best kept secret: Coastlines Wetsuits. Perfect for UK and North European waters, the Coastlines Insulator series conceals a soft and smooth merino wool … Read More...

Longboarder Magazine

NEW Longboarder Magazine!

Think surf mags are a thing of the past? Think again. A salty crew of exceptional longboarders are on a mission to unite a global cross-stepping community and celebrate their thriving culture. To find out more we asked the founder a few … Read More...

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52 surfs challenge

Are you quietly ashamed at how little you surf? Do you struggle to find your surf mojo? You need the 52 surf challenge! My mate Matt notes every surf he has each year. The goal is to surf once a week on average, that’s 52 surfs a year. To be honest, I’ve … Read More...

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How to teach your kids to surf

Every surfer mum and dad wants their kid to surf. But it can be a difficult mission, especially if you surf in cold water. To help you teach your kids to surf and avoid the mistakes I've made, here's some tips and advice I've gathered along the way. Ten … Read More...

The Amazing Surfbots – children’s book review

Encourage your kids to surf and read with The Amazing Surfbots, written by Sascha Utecht and illustrated by Luis Peres. It’s mentally exhilarating, visually stimulating and subtly educational. Buy it now on Amazon, just in time for Christmas! The … Read More...

Dewerstone Life Shorts 2.0 review

I’ve been wearing these bad boy boardies for a while now, so they’re tried, tested and wholeheartedly recommended. If you’re looking for a new pair of boardies that actually work well in the surf and give you a warm sustainable glow of satisfaction - buy a … Read More...

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