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In this edition of Surfer’s Voice, we spoke to Geoff Ortiz, a long-time Great Lakes Surfer and local legend. If you’ve ever surfed around Toronto, you’re bound to have bumped into a smiling Geoff— either holding a paddle or camera. We chatted about how he got into surfing and lake surfing in particular. Having surfed the lakes for nearly two decades, and having photographed countless other surfers on Lake Ontario, Geoff holds a unique place in the Great Lakes Surf community—thanks for taking the time to chat with us, Geoff!

 

If there was ever a time to launch a surf brand for women, the ‘90s would be a sure bet. The sister brand of Quiksilver, ROXY made its debut in the summer of 1990 as a women’s swimwear line and grew from there, becoming one of the defining brands of the decade as women’s surfing reached new heights.

As females presently continue to push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the surfing industry, we figured now was a crucial time to highlight one of our favorite brands we carry in-store, KASSIA+SURF. Kassia+Surf pushes the limits of women's swimwear,...

If you have walked through the doors of Surf the Greats you have probably seen our famous surfboard rack decorated with a wide range of surfboards and colorful options... Today, we want to highlight one of our most beloved brands: BING Surfboards, whose innovative designs and passion for growing the surfing community is why we will continue to carry this brand at Surf the Greats.

January in Canada can be a hard time for a lot of us. The days are grey and short, it’s right in the middle of winter, and the holidays are behind us, which can often leave people feeling more susceptible to the stressors of life. We’re human! We love sunshine, plants, and social connection, and we’re deprived of most of these things for about four months of the year.

Peaks were split, carves were ripped, lips were smacked and the whole crew was stoked beyond belief. Ripping a clean, head high open face with only your crew out is something that can’t be achieved in many places around the world, but lucky for us, this is the common reward for those brave enough to take on Lake Superior.