Is this a poem about surfing? Not exactly. But maybe that's what makes it perfect. This week's Sunday Surf Poem is Surf-Casting by W.S. Merwin—an American poet who spent decades living simply on Maui's north shore, restoring a palm forest and writing haunting, unpunctuated verse.
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Word of the week: Beach boys or beachboys
This week's Word of the Week is: beach boys. You've probably heard the term if you've ever been to Waikīkī—but do you know where it really came from? We're diving into the fascinating (and sometimes scandalous) history of Hawai'i's original surf instructors, lifeguards, and aloha spirit curators.
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Hey Zuz! I am confused. My family doesn't want me to surf.
What do you do when your family doesn't want you to surf? In this episode of Hey Zuz, I'm Confused, we tackle probably the hardest question we've ever received—from an 18-year-old who wants to surf but is facing a hard no from their parents. Is it fear? Cultural pressure? Safety concerns? We unpack it all without the internet's usual "just do you" energy.
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This week's surf news: Surfer a-holes. Surfer heroes. Surfboard absconds. China surfs. Witches rule.
This week's surf news has it all: a surf comp postponed after teen girls were harassed in Scotland, a heroic surf rescue in Oceanside, and a surfboard that floated across the Tasman Sea. Also in the mix: China's first surf-themed mega resort opens in Hainan, and a coven of paddleboarding witches casts good vibes across Wisconsin.
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You're a surfer. You can swim good, right?
Ever wondered how well you need to swim to surf? In today's episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked but critical questions in beginner surfing. From the myth of "you'll be fine in waist-deep water" to the real risks of wipeouts, rip currents, and leashless boards, we talk about what "water competence" actually means. I share why I skipped my first surf lesson in Malibu, what lifeguards recommend, and how even strong swimmers can struggle in the ocean.
The Wipeout Weekly is the one and only daily surf podcast for beginner surfers, wannabe surfers and seasoned wipeout enthusiasts. Powered by Girls Who Can't Surf Good, but boys can listen to.
To pee or not to pee in a wetsuit? Where can I find a beginner surf break? Should I wax my foamie? What on earth is the Olo? We answer all your questions in short, easily digestible (no heartburn!) episodes.
And once a week, we chat to a guest or two.
We cover stories about getting started surfing, surf etiquette, reading surf conditions, beginner surf spots, must-know surf facts and lingo, first-hand recommendations, and more.
You can find us at: https://thewipeoutweekly.com and we even have a free weekly newsletter!
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