[This article originally appeared in Volume 255. Subscibe to Wavelength now to never miss an issue.] When the future King of Denmark made his annual visit to the Faroe Islands at the end of August, he was treated, upon his request, to a surfing display put on for him by David and Katrin, the archipelago’s […]
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The Shared Economy Is Transforming Surf Travel
An ominous bang erupted from the underside of our tiny hire car as the nose plunged downwards into another deep, water-filled pothole. It was just one of the thousands which pepper Fuerteventura’s world-famous north track; twelve miles of unpaved road, which lead to some of the Canary Island’s best waves. The 4X4 we were supposed […]
Everything You Need To Know About CBD; The Cannabis Extract Beloved Of Surfers & Athletes Around The World
Last year Mason Ho called it “a magic oil that fixes everything in the world,” before describing how he fed some to an injured Noa Deane. Jet-setting tube hound Koa Smith loves it so much he wrote a rap song about it. Its benefits are espoused by everyone from professional free-climbers to Kim Kardashian, and […]
The Wavelength Guide To Boardmasters Week 2019
The biggest week in Cornwall’s summer calendar is right around the corner. To help you out we’ve compiled everything you need for your diary- or the notes section on your phone, because it’s not 2006 (although please no one yell that at Razorlight. We want nothing but the old school bangers. America, Golden Touch, In […]
Ocean Minded: How Does Surfing Affect Our Mental Health?
The world is changing and with it so is your everyday, recreational surfer. Though what we do remains the same, how we feel about it has certainly expanded since I was a wave-starved east coast grommet. In those days, performance was the mantra and woe betide anyone who sought to challenge the status quo, by […]
Five Ways To Enjoy Small Summer Waves
It feels like the European summer is in full swing doesn’t it? Hot air, red flesh and a distinct lack of ocean motion. It’s the time of year when building up a bit of inspiration for something other than a hi-pro hop on your thruster is highly beneficial. There might even be days when you […]
