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Women on Waves must be looked at as a long-needed celebration and collection of the many achievements of women in surf history, on and off the water. Representation matters. Reading this book, learning about these wave riders and hearing their stories, I just wanted to get out and ride the waves as has been done for centuries by women before me. It inspired me in a way that no other book has.

California Dreamin'

The California music scene is a perfect reflection of the environment it's made in. It’s bright, warm and fuzzy, and has a certain swagger to it that makes you walk with a spring in your step. There’s an air of optimism that’s always present-like eternal sunshine. This month’s playlist is a mixtape full of California artists who capture that stay stoked mentality. Hopefully it keeps you stoked as the weather warms up.

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Northern Tides with Mathea Olin and Paige Alms

The history of wave riding in Haida Gwaii dates back to ancient times, but it’s only in this century that the act of riding a wave while standing on a surfboard has come to prominence in the area. Canadian surfers Mathea Olin and Paige Alms travelled to the island for the making of Northern Tides.

Wave makers and Wave riders: Exploring the relationship between Surfing and Music Pt.1

Suburbs and soda shops, In the 1950’s the United States was moving to the easy beats of unheard rhythms, and new sound waves. While the nuclear family was enjoying tail winged cars and the 'ride' home every afternoon, the ‘delinquent’ surfer was subtly mounting up. As the surfer began to ride new waves, a raw sound of buttery Stratocasters and hollowed drums followed.

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