surfing

Mavericks Going Off

Friday could bring the biggest big-wave event in years.

Adventure Out!

Cliff Hodges is psyched to help people learn to have the kind of fun he had growing up in Santa Cruz.

New Coldwater Classic Format A Crowd Pleaser

Coldwater competitor throwing impressive tricks. Photo by Hanae Armitage

Of course it’s sick to see Kelly Slater shred the waves, but among the audience congregated at the Lane on Wednesday, the consensus was clear: It’s just as sick to uncover brand new raw talent. Maybe sicker.

Roxy: Focus on Women Surfing

A now-controversial Roxy web video featured champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore doing lots of sexy stuff—but not surfing.

By Sally Smith-Weymouth

There is still lots of work to be done when it comes to women’s equality, not only in this great nation of ours but across the world over. 

Love Like Zeuf!

Robin "Zeuf" Janiszeufski Hesson, KPIG's longtime "Girl in the Curl," hosted a paddle-out life celebration at Pleasure Point.

The Zeuf Hesson paddleout was a powerful expression of community.

Heading Back Out

Morning came early on the first day back in the water after five dry years. Sally Smith-Weymouth photo.

Observations from a woman surfer returning to the line-up.

It Takes a Village

Laureen and Boogie Bill—reunited after 25 years.

Surfer girl finds love and money at Pleasure Point.

South Swell Weekend

Photo of Andrew Juiliano by Bruce Anderson/Magic Seaweed.

Chasing vacancy and laughs during a Santa Cruz surfing blitz.

Scott Creek

Sometimes blowy, never crowded—that's the beauty of Scott Creek. Photo by Josh Hallett.

Free parking, no people and a pretty consistent right.

Waddell Beach

Strong northwesterly winds make Waddell Beach a major kitesurfing destination. (It glasses off, too, so surfers can have a shot.) Photo by Joe Gomez.

North Coast kiters paradise with surfing benefits.

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