Can China Sustain the Surf Industry

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The International Surfing Association (ISA) had good intentions when it decided to bring surfing to China, a country that’s deeply steeped in tradition. Campaigns and contests were launched and helped to increase awareness on surfing. These activities had positive results, … Continue reading

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Travel Insurance for Surfers

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Surfers go from place to place in search for excellent waves, be it on national or international shores. But ask any surfer on vacation if they have travel insurance—or even if they’ve thought of getting it—and you’re most likely to get … Continue reading

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Keep Money Secure While Traveling on a Surf Trip

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As I plan to go on an international surf trip I’m thinking about carrying my boards, my backpack, my guitar and my suitcase. The last thing I want to have to worry about is being pick-pocketed.Should I put my money … Continue reading

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Top Tips for an Extended Surf Holiday

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When we watch professional surfers in the waves or online at a contest, how many of us day dream of doing the same thing?  Waking up every day in our own beach house, running to the shore first thing to … Continue reading

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U.S. Airlines Mishandled 1.9M Pieces of Luggage in 2011 & Take 8 of Top 10 Spots With Most Baggage Complaints

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I went in search of statistics as to which airlines treat surfboards the worst. The U.S. Department of Transportation tracks mishandled bags, customer complaints, flight delays and a host of other data relative to the airlines that fly in and … Continue reading

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Protecting Your Surfboard While Traveling

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Protecting your surfboard while traveling is perhaps the greatest challenge of a surf trip. As one of our writers prepares to go to Portugal for two or three months we are  struggling with the best way to get his boards … Continue reading

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Don’t Surf Lake Michigan in Chicago. You Might Get Arrested.

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Have you been following the story of Chicagoan Rex Flodstrom?  He’s the 40 year old who got arrested for surfing. Yep, the Chicago P.D. seemingly doesn’t have enough crime to solve or dangerous criminals to chase; instead they arrest Flodstrom for … Continue reading

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Women’s Surf and Yoga Retreat in Nicaragua

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Women surfers who are looking for a different kind of thrill and adventure are sure to love this women’s surf and yoga retreat in Nicaragua. This surf camp in Nicaragua is one of the few developed with women in mind, … Continue reading

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Surf Camp in Panama One of Travel Channels “Best Unplugged Vacations”

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A vacation is defined as “a respite or a time of respite from something.” Stick true to this word’s definition by hitting a spot that’s sure to make you stay unplugged. This surf camp in Panama is one of Travel … Continue reading

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Ecuador’s Amazing Surf Spots Make For Exciting Surf Camps

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You can never go wrong with South America as a surfing destination, and one of its best offerings is Ecuador. Ecuador has a coastline that’s 1,390 miles long—that’s a lot of beaches for you! Surfing in Ecuador is always a … Continue reading

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