Irish surfing and surfing characters are featuring strong again in this years line up at the London Surf / Film Festival with 2 entries in the shorties from filmmakers Oliver Hegarty ( Fatherhood) featuring legendary charger Peter Conroy and Kev L Smith (Le Chéile) featuring Ollie O'Flaherty and friends in Lahinch.
Portugese pro surfer Nic Von Rupp is no stranger to surfing slabs in Ireland and has been know in the past to ditch Hawaiian surf trips last minute to chase swells in Sligo and Mullaghmore. His most recent edit 'Rail Road' showcases the Cliffs Of Moher with the travelling surfer reaching European surf breaks by train, accompanied at the Cliffs by a certain adopted Aussie Irishman Mick "O" Fanning.
We love the beach. We live for it. It’s our gateway to the untamed expanses that have shaped our ethos of finding your true self amidst natural surroundings and sea air.
2019 WSL Big Wave Awards Currently in it's 19th year, 2019's WSL Big Wave Awards recognised the surfers who have demonstrated the most committed and advanced level of big wave surfing -- in or outside of the jersey.
Believe it or not surfing improves your mental health. Surfing has already been prescribed by doctors. Surfing heals. Because it an outdoor activity practiced in the water, it is highly recommended to those recovering from mental illnesses or traumatic events and to many is part of a daily, weekly or even monthly tonic that helps keep positivity and balance in their lives.
The Wet and Dry Changing Robe from Wild Atlantic Surfboard Company is the ultimate protection against the elements allowing you to enjoy your surfing or outdoor lifestyle in warmth and comfort whatever the weather.
Recently more and more people have been visiting our beaches, whether it be for swimming, surfing, or other water sports activities. However, not everyone is aware of the dangers that can come with a trip to the beach.
Surfboard (Noun) – “a long, narrow board made of wood or plastic, used for riding on waves as they come in towards the beach”. Our guess is that you probably already knew this, but did you know the history of surfboards and how they have evolved?
How to choose surfboard fins for your surfboard can become a bit of a nightmare of choices, but with the right set of fins for the conditions the board was designed for really can make all the difference.
Cornishman Mickey Smith first published ‘Dark side of the lens’ in 2011 with Astra Films and is likely to have influenced several surf photographers to come let alone embody the spirit of those behind the lens in our cold Atlantic winter swells.
