Over the last decade, the Mentawai Islands have become a premier surfing destination. The tiny island chain now hosts almost 60 surf charter boat operations and 3 land-based resorts. As the number of surfers seeking out these world-class waves grows, so do the impacts on the marine ecology. In order to reach each surf spot, surfers must travel by boats which anchor on live coral. This can cause incredible damage to the coral reefs, which not only create perfect waves but also make up important marine habitat and sustain the Mentawaian people.
More than a screed about the world’s fisheries, Bottomfeeder is a balanced and practical guide to eating -the first book, in fact, to provide readers with a clear explanation of how to choose the best fish for our environment and our bodies.
Acclaimed surfer, Rochelle Ballard’s introductory yoga DVD – Surf into Yoga – will be in stores June 1, 2009.
For those of you on the East Coast who would like to support a great cause, Stoked Mentoring is holding their Stoked on Spring benefit Saturday May 16, 2009 at the Openhouse Gallery in New York.
Make sure you get to the Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo, this weekend, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds!
We caught up with surfer Holly Beck to find out what she does to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep her body in shape.
There is life for your old surfboard beyond the garage. Your used board could become asphalt or roof tiles, a lifelong passion for a kid in Central America, or money in your pocket. But what your board shouldn’t become is landfill waste. There are more options than ever for getting rid of used, vintage, or broken surfboards. And as the surfboard industry begins to make the transition to more sustainable materials, make sure your PU or EPS foam board fully lives out the rest of its life.
Welcome to Swell Life! We aim to bring together surfers who make responsible choices and live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle; to highlight the people making a difference in the surf industry and community; and to showcase the natural products, recipes, remedies, and exercises that will keep your body, mind, and soul strong.
