June 11, 2014

Know Thy Lineup

An ancient Chinese general once said, “Know thy enemy.” In surfing, this translates to “know thy lineup” The lineup is out beyond the whitewater. It’s where you go when your […]
June 4, 2014

10 Reasons Why Not to Come to Surf Camp

You will want to quit your job. Yes–the work is soul destroying, the boss is an idiot and your colleagues morons…but who wants to pursue things […]
May 28, 2014

Surf, Eat, Sleep — and READ!

The sport of surfing includes a lot of downtime. Sometimes the waves are too big, too small, or nonexistent. Surf trips can also involve a lot […]
May 21, 2014

What I Know About Sports Injuries

I’m supposed to be on the surf trip of a lifetime right now. I’ve been planning it for ages.  It’s an off-the-beaten-track point break in Central America.  […]
May 14, 2014

What to Wear: Surf Bikinis or One-Piece Suits?

There are lots of bikini brands on the market that advertise their “surf bikinis.”  Some of these so-called “surf bikinis” do work (remain in place even […]
May 7, 2014

Bridget Jones Goes to Surf Camp

With last fall’s launch of the new Bridget Jones novel, I thought it would be fun to imagine what it would be like if Bridget came to […]