Fredrick Patacchia (HAW), 30, has been a staple on the ASP WCT for eight years, representing the Hawaiian flag alongside the world’s best surfers. This year, the veteran campaigner is currently battling on the ASP Top 34 as first alternate and is working hard to climb back to his rightful place atop the rankings. Transworld SURF caught up with Patacchia to see what life has been like for the talented goofy-footer and what his future plans hold  … More
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Teaching a human of any age to surf is inherently frustrating. Throw the immaturity and vulnerability of a small child into the mix, and you could end up planting to seeds for some serious teen angst down the line. As a father with kids destined for surf greatness, it’s safe to say that Tom Curren knows a few things when it comes to introducing his offspring to the ocean. We rang the Santa Barbara legend for some advice on the best ways to get your grom out past the shore break and into the lineup, and keep them stoked while you do it.
Teaching someone to surf is never really easy. People get frustrated on both sides of it, but you can’t … More
Curren/Delanne Family in Santa Barbara
Traditionally known for caravanning trips for families eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital, Brittas Bay is fast becoming the surf capital of the East Coast with the opening of the Brittas Bay Surf School sponsored by Billabong – the first of its kind in such close proximity to Dublin.
‘A lot of activity seekers make the weekly pilgrimage to popular surf destinations like Bundoran in the northwest in order to seek out surf and improver lessons – while the activity itself is relatively inexpensive  … More
Owen Wright: Frame of Mind – Life in the Fast Lane takes us inside the head of Owen Wright as he tells us what fires him up in and out of the water. Cars, speed, and big waves.