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Surfing and Spirituality: Finding Zen and Connection in the Ocean

Surfers are often categorized alongside hippies and outsiders as spiritual beings who may not quite fit in with the rest of society. We believe that’s partly because it’s a sport heavily reliant on the natural world, including the waves, wind, and tide. Because of its connection with nature, surfing is inherently spiritual, as you have […]

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Women Surfing Legends: Iconic Surfers Who Changed the Sport Forever

Head to your local lineup, and you’ll see women ripping right alongside men. Although, for decades, surfing was known as a male-dominated sport. It took years of legendary female surfers breaking down barriers to pave the way for future generations. Today, the competitive and free surfing worlds attract more women than ever. Learn more about […]

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Finding Balance Between Surf, Work, and Travel: The 9 – 5 Surfer

Your surfing doesn’t have to be hindered by your work. Read that again. With the prevalence of remote work – which seems to be rolling like a wave across society – finding a balance between surf, work, and travel is becoming more and more possible. In this article, we instill some heartening inspiration in the […]

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Why Do Surfing Waves Break on the Shore? How Waves Travel

Every day, in countless locations around the globe, surfers grab their boards and head to the sea. They hope to arrive and see perfectly peeling waves, ideal for making turns, getting tubed, or even launching airs. Surfing is a lifestyle, and it all revolves around waves, the tide, and weather conditions. This guide will help […]

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Aquaphobia and How to Overcome the Fear of Surfing

Has the fear of water kept you away from surfing? You’re not alone; according to a study in Frontiers in Psychology, Aquaphobia, or a fear of water, affects about 2 to 3 percent of the world’s population (140 to 210 million). Aquaphobia can develop due to different reasons, such as experiencing a traumatic event or […]

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Surfing Injuries and Treatments

Surfing is an extreme sport. And like other extreme sports, injuries can occur. Because surfing takes place in the ocean, other elements, like unwanted encounters with marine life and reef cuts, come into play. The more you know about surfing injuries, the better you can do to prevent them. This guide will help you understand […]

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Evolution of Surfing: Tracing the Origins and Modern Innovations

Surfing is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, with 35 percent more surfers in the water than a decade ago. The sport has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, long before wave pools and airs. Throughout the years, it morphed from a Polynesian pastime into a worldwide Olympic sport. Let’s dive deeper […]

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Tips for Surfing Lance’s Right: First-Time Surfer’s Guide 101

Preparing for a trip to Lances Right is undeniably exciting. You know you’ll soon be surfing one of the most consistent right-hand barrels in the world. The uniquely world-class wave, also known as Hollow Tree’s, wraps around the southern tip of the Indonesian island of Sipora, creating postcard-worthy barrels wave after wave. The best way to experience Lance’s […]

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Why HT’s Is the Ideal Destination for a Family Surf Vacation

A family surf resort is all about providing an enjoyable, safe, and unforgettable surfing experience for everyone in the group, from complete beginners to advanced tube riders. Today, we’ll tell you what makes Hollow Tree’s the ultimate place for a family surf getaway, from world-class right-handed waves and expert surf guides to mouthwatering cuisine, cozy […]

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The Best Barreling Waves Around the World

Surfing barrels waves take skill and courage. Those willing to paddle in often enjoy some of the best tubes of their lives. We’ve outlined several of the world’s best waves for epic barrels and unforgettable rides. Here are the best barrels around the world: HT’s Lance’s Right, Mentawai, Indonesia Starting with HT’s very own Lances […]

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Surfing and Emotions: Riding Through a Better Health

Surfers have long claimed therapeutic effects of surfing. It helps in leaving our problems, drama, politics, and other negative emotions on the shore and submerge ourselves in the serenity of the ocean. We disconnect from materialism and connect with nature, friends, and the feeling of gliding weightlessly across the water surface. Veteran surfers know the […]

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Surfing’s Arrival in the Mentawai Islands: A Brief History of Surfing in the Mentawai

Today, the Mentawai are well known as the world’s best surf destination. Despite their remote location, the Mentawai have garnered a reputation within the surf community as a wave-rich paradise. The Mentawai Island Regency contains about 70 or so Islands that lay due west of Sumatra by about 170 miles. Among those Islands and inlets […]

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Surfing for a Better Health

Surfing is an emotion. Wherever there is a wave, surfers go out and enjoy that hit of fresh air and water. Apart from the adrenaline rush, surfing has some significant benefits as well. It is good for the body & mind. What are the Benefits of Learning to Surf? In so many ways, surfing is […]

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How surfboard design impacts your surfing

A surfboard has the ability to make your surfing experience smooth and magical, or it can make it worse. There are many various surfboard designs and shapes available, and each has a significant impact on your performance and the overall experience you have. Having a basic understanding of the various shapes or designs of surfboards […]

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Surfing Stretches: Prepare your body to Surf

Surfing is one of the water sports which requires strength, stamina, and flexibility. You have to surf the water for a considerable amount of time to get the best of the experience. It is perhaps one of the most demanding sports that targets all your body muscles. Don’t worry, there is some good news for […]

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Surfing at Dusk and Dawn

Ask any experienced surfer and they will tell you how thril some surfing experience is during Dusk or Dawn. It is perhaps the best time to ride the waves. Dawn is the early period right before sunrise, whereas dusk is the period between the evening twilight when the sunsets. There are plenty of good reasons […]

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Surfing and Spirituality: Finding Zen and Connection in the Ocean

Women Surfing Legends: Iconic Surfers Who Changed the Sport Forever

Finding Balance Between Surf, Work, and Travel: The 9 – 5 Surfer

Why Do Surfing Waves Break on the Shore? How Waves Travel

Aquaphobia and How to Overcome the Fear of Surfing

Surfing Injuries and Treatments

Evolution of Surfing: Tracing the Origins and Modern Innovations

Tips for Surfing Lance’s Right: First-Time Surfer’s Guide 101

Why HT’s Is the Ideal Destination for a Family Surf Vacation

The Best Barreling Waves Around the World

Surfing and Emotions: Riding Through a Better Health

Surfing’s Arrival in the Mentawai Islands: A Brief History of Surfing in the Mentawai

Surfing for a Better Health

How surfboard design impacts your surfing

Surfing Stretches: Prepare your body to Surf

Surfing at Dusk and Dawn

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