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Noosa Festival of Surfing - Part 1
Perfect peelers and a rainbow in the background... what more can you ask for? This week, I’m up in Queensland for the 2018 Noosa Festival of Surfing. This is a...
Falling for Tropical Autumn
One of the rare non-rainy days we’ve had in the past couple of weeks. Photo: Ming Nomchong The first of March marks the Autumn solstice here in Byron Bay, Australia...
Byron Bay Surf Festival
Can you spot the melon among all the mermaids? Photo by Katie White (Salty Hearts Photography) Last week, I was surfing at The Pass and per usual, saw a few...
Fin It to Win It!
The bare necessities. Although I am first and foremost a surfer, I am aware that some days, boards can be left on the beach, for some alternative wave-riding activities. Indeed,...
Chasing Waterfalls
No frogs were harmed in the making of this image. Photo: Blake Haslau Well guys, I learned something new last week. There is, in fact, actual life occurring inland of...
Byron Bay vs. Encinitas
Two popular surf spots with consistently decent surf: Swam- I mean... super secret spot! - and The Pass. So, I’ve come to the realization that I have basically moved to...
Hansen's Annual Year-End Clearance Ski & Snowboard SALE
Thursday, February 8th - Sunday, February 11th20% - 50% OFF Selected Skis & Snowboards(Select 2017/2018 Models Only), Boots & Bindings, Adult & Children's Clothing, Helmets, Goggles... and much more!**In-Store Only. We'll be closing at 6PM on Wednesday,...
One Piece Wonders
Three classics in one photo: a VW bus, a single fin longboard, and a one piece swimsuit. Anyone who knows me knows that I can be found wearing a swimsuit...
Six Things I Miss About California
One of my Last Meals at the Taco Stand, Shot on 35mm Film Since I’ve been away for about six months, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the things...
Walk 17,481 Miles In My Shoes
Can you tell which pair is the new one, and which is the old? It has been just about 23 weeks since I left California, rapidly approaching the six month...
Facing the Flatness
Underwater at The Pass, or sand-bottomed swimming pool? You decide. Photo: Shendell Hay Not unlike Southern California, late spring and early summertime are some of the worst months for waves...
New Years Guidelines
New year, same watermelon board. Photo by Shendell Hay. In recent years, I’ve noticed that to most people, New Years resolutions are so rarely accomplished that they have almost become...