ADVENTURES IN INDIA: PART ONE for the Beyond the Surface Film Travel is a mirror that reflects us back to ourselves. The stripping away of creature comforts, routine and familiarities creates opportunities for revealing our truths. India is a country steeped in contradiction; it is confronting and perturbing, but also deeply moving and magical. India’s …
I love this beautiful, strong shot of Crystal Dzigas. In this article she says that “the modeling thing never came natural to me. I am naturally pretty muscular and it does not turn out well in photos. The male surf industry uses surfers in their ads, the female industry uses models.” In my opinion, this is …
The Sea Kin ‘Zine is a celebration of the ocean that connects us. It is a collection of stories, ideas and imagery from diverse voices within our surfing culture. We focus on community, activism, and ecology. Featuring articles and interviews with Cher Pendarvis, Derek Hynd, Peggy Oki, Dave Rastovich, Margaux Arramon- Tucoo, Isabel Lucas and …
A Gathering Place: A Brazen Attempt to Define the Surfing Community By Elinor Cripps photo: Candice O’Donnell Community is the connection of people over time and defined by the boundaries of a place. Community is a constantly shifting idea and experience – particularly with the advent of globalization. Small villages have been replaced by roaring …
Welcome to the new Sea Kin website, a place for ocean folk to share stories, imagery, art and ideas. We focus on ocean community, ecology, advocacy and all things wave sliding. Send us an e-mail if you’d like to contribute to the Sea Kin collective Merseabeaucoup @ gmail . com Email Sea Kin
A surfer’s journey through Italy unlocks the door to a modern world of culture, tradition and passion. In a world of globe-trotting surfers chasing perfect waves in far-off lands, is it possible that an undiscovered surfing wonder could still exist, perhaps over-shadowed and hidden for years in the veil of a country’s overwhelming lineage … Continue reading »
ADVENTURES IN INDIA | PART TWO On our adventures in India, fellow Billabong team rider Emi Koch took me to visit the school where she’s been doing work through her NGO Beyond the Surface. We spent a few days learning about the amazing work of the school, called SISP (Sebastian Indian Social Project), which takes … Continue reading »
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Ishita Malaviya is the FIRST female surfer in India. There are 1.3 Billion people in India and she is the very first female surfer. This is even more impressive when one considers the rampant discrimination women face in many parts of the country: “A Thomson Reuters Foundation expert poll last year ranked India as the … Continue reading »
I love seeing sisters of the sea creating their own cultural contributions. Especially when they have the kind of diverse wave riding talent that 21-year-old Dimity Stoyle has. Without a major sponsor, Dimity just took down the ASP 6-Star Burton Toyota Pro at Surfest in Newcastle defeating fellow Australian and ASP world number 2 ranked surfer Sally … Continue reading »
Check out Carissa Moore ….And the surfing industry continues to chip away at women’s (as opposed to girls) involvement and engagement with the sport of surfing. I got to check out a few heats from the Quiksilver/Roxy Pro. It’s exciting to see all of those young women fulfilling their dreams, but a bit sad to … Continue reading »
