Bodysurfing is the original form of riding a wave and Mike Stewart is one of the most respected wave riders in the surfing fraternity. He has perfected the art of bodysurfing which is known as the most difficult way of riding a wave. This year Mike did a trip with us to make this clip which touches on why Mike strips everything back and dives into the ocean with just a pair of fins which Mike see’s as the ultimate freedom from the constraints of everyday life. Mike’s bodysurfed Pipe, Teahupoo, The Wedge and has lead the pack alongside Mark Cunningham for the last thirty years in this unique way of wave riding. Mike holds 13 bodysurf titles and at fifty two is still pushing the limits of what can be done riding a wave. Check out the clip and delve deeper into what the bodysurf experience is all about.
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A tale of courage – the road to redemption. Two boogieboarders, two Swell Hunters
Actors: Ted O’Connor, Chris Hargreaves, George O’Connor, Tim Byrne, Pat Gibney
A cluster of some 20 great white sharks was recently spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard off Pacifica and Ocean Beach, an unusually large gathering that has heightened concerns about the safety of local swimmers, wind surfers and kayakers.
The sharks — many of which were between 10 and 18 feet long — were seen swimming together last week only about 100 yards offshore.
“Amazed,” exclaimed Lt. Beau Belanger, who was piloting one of two Coast Guard helicopters flying 500 feet above the ocean on Oct. 16 when they spotted the gang … More