Category Archives: Surfing

How to Surf

Channels

Paddling out can be difficult if you do not know about channels.  Channels are areas of water that are less turbulent than the sections of breaking wave.  These spots are often characterized by Continue reading Channels →

How to Surf, Humanitarian

Autism Surf


Austistic youth were introduced to the sport of surfing at the autism surf in Pass-a-Grille in St. Pete last week.  Offering an unconditional spirit of kindness and respect is a wonderful way of living and should be embraced by every human on a day to day basis.  No act of kindness is ever wasted. -Aesop Continue reading Autism Surf →

East Florida

Hurricane Arthur

Gorkin was smashing, thrashing, and gashing waves this whole swell.  The NSB local was Continue reading Hurricane Arthur →

East Florida

Hurricane Arthur

Hurricane Arthur cruized along the east coast of Florida.  This swell had waves between waist high and over head high.  The size and shape was relatively static.   The second cleanup day of the swell held waves with better shape and longer lines.  Read the three part write up from this swell by clicking the links below.

http://www.surfingthegulf.com/nsb-dios-mio/

http://www.surfingthegulf.com/arthur-continued/

http://www.surfingthegulf.com/the-last-arthur-post/

East Florida, Surfing

Arthur Continued

Living a life as a surfer in the state of Florida, especially as a gulf surfer, opportunities to surf are infrequent, random, and require a person a freedom to capitalize on these opportunities.  The knowledge that is required to find the best waves based on seasonal demands and swell directions is something that takes years to master.  What does it take you may ask. Continue reading Arthur Continued →