The long, slopey, sand-bottom wave tucked south of Steamer Lane is one of Santa Cruz’s most popular locales. It’s a large ...

Lie flat on your board and reach long in front of the nose. As you start paddling, pull your biceps close to your rails.

The first time I tried stand-up paddling (SUPing), I had no idea what I was doing. My friend handed me a paddle, showed me how to hold it, and took off. Thanks to my athleticism and comfort in the ...

Blake Johnstone, the Guinness World Record holder for the longest surf, plans to add to his tally. On March 15, 2025, he, and hopefully another 1000 surfers, are gunning for the Paddle Out record.

There are many tropical beachfronts dotting the map between Mexico and Columbia. If warm weather, hammocks, and coconuts are all you're looking for, you can likely just drop your finger on a spot of ...

SANTA CRUZ – Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself. Several times each winter, Slebir drives an hour up ...