A few years ago I had the fortune of going to the Gold Coast of Australia to cover the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro events. With what seemed like the entire surfing world hunkered down and ripping in the ...

As a beginner surfer, understanding how to navigate the line-up is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience in the water. The line-up refers to the area where surfers wait for waves and take turns ...

Yes, it’s a video game app (available free on Android and iOS). And surfing video games have historically disappointed. A game developer once told me that surfing games were the holy grail of game ...

A Hawaii-based surfer shares tips for staying safe in the water and overcoming a fear of sharks. If you encounter a shark, remain calm, stay on your board, and slowly paddle toward shore or a group.

I was the kid who would always plug her nose jumping into lakes and wear floaties to pool parties. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the water. But I treated it somewhat like the neighbor’s dog who you ...

A seasoned surf fisher shares tips on successfully fishing the surf zone. This week on the Journal, a seasoned surf fisher shares a few tips on successfully fishing the surf zone. In “Gear Time,” he ...