Jim's Blog — Surfing
January 26, 2012
Sick waves
Topics: Water Waves Water Quality Surfing
Surfers understand water quality at a personal, visceral level.
January 20, 2012
Surfing is not a crime
Topics: Beach access Victories Chapters Beaches Waves Campaigns Activism Surfing
Is surfing a crime? In many places it is. You can change that.
January 07, 2012
Thank you Sean Collins
Topics: Events Joy Waves Surfing
Sean Collins helped us know pretty much everything about ocean conditions before we paddle out. Thanks Sean.
December 05, 2011
Waste to waves, from trash to… slash
Topics: Waves Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism Oil Pollution Plastics Surfing
What better way to recycle EPS foam than into a surfboard blank. I'm not sure I can think of a better way. Nope, I can't.
November 21, 2011
One more surfer for change
Topics: Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
We're always stoked to see one more surfer understand the larger impact of their daily decisions. Kyle Thiermann not only pulls airs and pulls in... now he's helping pull surfers into understanding the impact of their actions.
November 18, 2011
What does it mean to protect a wave?
Topics: Victories Economics Waves Coastal armoring Surfing
Protecting something, anything, over the long term is not easy. Protecting a wave takes a few things, including locals willing to fight to preserve it.
November 11, 2011
What is “surfing area protection”?
Topics: Policy Beach fill Beaches Economics Waves Coastal armoring Campaigns Activism Water Quality Surfing
Ever wonder what it means to protect a wave? Watch this video and you'll know.
November 02, 2011
Surfrider Japan update, post Fukushima
Topics: Coastal development Water Waves Water Quality Surfing
Hiromi Matsubara, leader of Surfrider Japan, delivers an update of Japan after the Fukushima disaster.
October 31, 2011
If you split an illegal project into thirds, it’s still illegal
Topics: Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Activism Surfing
Splitting something that is wrong into thirds doesn't somehow make it less wrong.
October 30, 2011
If you’re in San Francisco next weekend >> Bodysurf Classic
Topics: Surfing
Come one come all. Leave you're boards behind.
October 20, 2011
The surf mat, yet another way to enjoy waves
The surf mat. Check out this 11 minute video of simple, pnuematic fun.
October 18, 2011
Greetings from Surfrider Jamaica
Topics: Chapters Beaches Activism Modern Activism Surfing
I love seeing our mission spread around the world. The newest member is Surfrider Jamaica.
October 13, 2011
Picking up trash wherever you are
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
Think global, inspire locals. Then get out of their way.
October 07, 2011
“More pavement is always better than less pavement”
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Water Quality Surfing
The TCA is playing games again. The current version is splitting up an illegal road into parts. Save Trestles.
October 05, 2011
Global Wave Conference, Oct 24-25 in Europe
Topics: Victories Events Artificial reefs Waves Surfing
There are organizations all over the world focused on wave preservation. We are all coming together in a few weeks to ratchet up our respective work.
October 03, 2011
Dave Rastovich and Transparentsea plug into Save Gaviota campaign
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Music Campaigns Activism Surfing
Rasta and Transparentsea are sailing down the coast. First stop, Gaviota coast.
September 06, 2011
Celebrity Expression Session this Saturday in Malibu
This Saturday come check out Celebrity Expression Session at Surfrider Beach in Malibu.
August 10, 2011
Pro surf contests get (more) sustainable in Brazil
Topics: Events Waves Culture Shifting DIY Activism Surfing
Most of us have been to surf contests. They take place in perhaps the most natural state of all types of contests... so why can't they also lead the way regarding sustainability?
