John John Florence

The best version of surfing is not competing, I think. It's just... it's perfect. You're perfectly present. You're perfectly in the moment. You're perfectly not thinking about anything else in the world. You're just surfing. You're surfing away with your friends or your family, and that's it. You're just there.

American Athlete

Paul Walker

Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave.

American Actor

Ian Somerhalder

The quality of life is so much higher anyplace you can ski in the morning and surf in the evening - there's something to be said for that.

Nick Woodman

If I didn't follow my passion for surfing... I would have never come up with the concept to make a wrist camera.

American Businessman

Hannah Teter

Riding is my passion, but a very close second is sun, sand, and surf.

Lisa Kennedy Montgomery

I love the influence of surf culture on fashion in L.A.

American Author

Lance Armstrong

I've committed to surfing the rest of my life.

American Cyclist

Alex O'Loughlin

Australian Actor

Garrett McNamara

William Shatner

Canadian Actor

Used in contexts related to beach activities, often associated with a laid-back lifestyle.

Beach Culture

'Surf' as a verb implies an active, energetic participation in the sport of surfing.

Action-Oriented

Often used to describe an adventurous experience in nature, specifically the ocean.

Outdoor Adventure

Conjures images of the sea, waves, and the beach, commonly used in poetry and literature.

Ocean Imagery

Refers to the natural sound made by waves, often found soothing and meditative.

Sounds of Nature

Used metaphorically to describe exploring various topics or content on the internet or TV.

Digital Exploration

Suggests a relaxed approach to finding information online, as opposed to rigorous research.

Casual Research

Refers to the actual participation in the sport, either professionally or recreationally.

Sporting Context

Can convey the excitement and thrill of catching waves.

Exhilarating Experience

 my story okay I grew up in the coast in England you know I started surfing about eight and I very quickly knew that it was something that I wanted it to be in my life forever and when I was leaving school I I sort of said this to my career's officer and then sir things not

Confronting big waves PIPE...

 That is important because that determines what kind of wave you will be able to take, how steep the wave is. The tail affects performance. Different tails will make the board react differently, so it's a lot about personal preference. Our understanding of surfing

How surfboards connect...

 If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.

Chris Burkard: The joy...

 beach and he would make friends with the whole family and that family would would kind of shelter him and nurture him and then as he became more comfortable then he started taking the younger children surfing and if the dad of the family

The Remarkable Story of...

 Surfing has always been my personal therapy practice, and I studied trauma and grief and loss in school. So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma.

Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...

 I'm a professional big wave surfer. I have dedicated my life to following the greatest ocean storms around the globe, in pursuit of riding the biggest waves in the world. As you continue to ride larger and larger waves,

Greg Long: Big Wave...

 See you next time. That was an advanced version of a role. A core kite surfing trick with plenty of variations. Kite surfers can front roll, back roll, roll, and nose grab. There are all sorts of ways of mixing it up.

The Dangers of Kite...

 have said they feel time passing differently inside, making it one of the most magical experiences a surfer can have. Of course, not all beaches are created equal. Offshore underwater canyons or rock formations

The physics of surfing -...

 For some, it's a serious sport. For others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize.

The complicated history...

 the surf mums are the only dolphins in the world that hydroplane and beach like this