Over the past couple of years we’ve seen an explosion in big wave surfing, at least in terms of media attention. Thought there are big wave spots across the world in places as far flung from one another as Chile and Tasmania, one place has been at the center of the big wave phenomenon: Nazaré, … Read More
Author Archives: Graham Land
Surf film festival: Portugal to New York
Two recent surf film festivals prominently feature Portugal: one coming up in Porto, (Portugal’s second largest city) and another that was held last month in New York. And while New York might not be much of a surfing town, it definitely knows film. The International Porto Surf Film Festival 2014 will only be the second … Read More
Surfing fitness for beginners
Surfing is not only a fun sport and pastime – it’s also a great way to help you keep fit. But before you get in the water for the first time, here are a few bits of advice on surfing fitness. Be reasonably fit before you start. You don’t want to be out on the … Read More
Gay surf documentary ‘breaks’ down barriers
Gay surf documentary “Out in the Lineup” comes at a time when homosexuality and equal rights for gays and lesbians are common topics in the public discourse. In other words, people are talking a lot about gays. In the world of surfing, documentary films are also bigger than ever. Personally, the entire subject of gay … Read More