We all know by now that the best place to spend your time during summer is either on top of or in the water! Yes it’s hot of course, and we know that it is not so tempting to spend time outside, but...
As a long time surfer and Surf Shop owner, I have been through a lot of boards since I started surfing as a kid, from hand me downs to my own purchases when I could finally afford them. Like most...
Our Eid holidays are often spent in Oman. In fact, for the last few years most of our Eid breaks have been spent travelling and surfing in this beautiful neighbouring country. It’s that time of year...
Hiking, swimming, kayaking... there are countless opportunities to get outdoors, recharge your batteries, explore nature and have a great time. Provence offers a range of landscapes for many...
Radical, out-of-this-world and extreme, these are just some of the words that define Ruben Lenten as he positions himself on his board for another run on the water. Known as one of the world’s most...
The summer season has began and residents of the UAE are coming up with unique escape plans to beat the heat that the country is known for. Be it the easy way of travelling to another country, or...
Dragon boating is a unique sport in that it fosters camaraderie down to the single letter and like other team sports; the team is not only a team but also a family. It can be a melting pot of...
Last month we looked at the forward paddling stroke and why it is important to develop an effective technique. This month we are looking at two basic turning techniques namely, edging the boat and...
It’s hard to associate “eco-friendly” with anything related with the industry of surf. By factory in China, shipment by plane, boats are extremely polluting and noisy; the material used for shaping...
Words By: Daniel Birkhofer I have been to many outdoor events in the past years, actually almost every weekend but I have never entered into a competition. There are two reasons why - I am usually...
