Sunday Surf Poem–Hurricane Warning: Surfers by Peter Makuck
This week's Sunday Surf Poem is "Hurricane Warning: Surfers" by Peter Makuck, first published in 1998. According to Wikipedia, Makuck's work often explores epiphany, grace, and the beauty that reveals itself in moments of danger. Let's find out if that's true.
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Why Waimea still scares the absolute shit out of everyone
Today we're heading to Waimea Bay—the wave that built big wave surfing. From the meaning behind its name to why it barely breaks, from the infamous Woody Brown and Dickie Cross story to Greg Noll's historic 1957 drop. What a ride!
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Hey Zuz, I'm confused: Who gets the spot after a breakup?
A reader asks who "gets" the surf spot after a breakup. Who knows for sure?! But let's talk through some unwritten rules, and how to protect your peace when the lineup suddenly feels complicated.
After reviewing the week's surf news, I made an executive Surfsgiving decision: absolutely not. The headlines are all tragedy, and it's Thanksgiving. So instead, I'm taking us back to the charm of Frederick Kohner's Gidget, the book that sparked a surf cultural revolution.
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Surfsgiving: How a Fatty kicked off the next chapter for The Wipeout Weekly
This Surfsgiving, I'm thankful for the unexpected spark behind what's coming next for The Wipeout Weekly. In this episode, I share the story behind "Fatty," the name that somehow followed me from my branding days into my surf life—and is now inspiring what comes next for The Wipeout Weekly. I talk about how a random hat, a beloved nickname, and a few offhand "I love your hat" comments turned into the beginnings of the Wee Surf Shoppe, a curated corner of surf gear and fun that launches soon. A little backstory, a little gratitude, and a hint of what's ahead.
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