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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your First Hardboard

It's graduation day! You’ve had a lot of fun on your foamie, but now you’re ready to step up your Great Lakes surfing game! You’re ready for a board with a little more speed and maneuverability. There are countless things to consider when choosing your first hardboard. Luckily, we have created this quick guide for you to make it simple when choosing what will be your next board to join your freshwater quiver.

Brand Spotlight: BING Surfboards

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.

Kook Advice: Overcoming the January Blues

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.

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in the Water

At Surf the Greats we are here to tell you that it's okay to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Here are just a few tips and tricks that we have learned over the years to help you tackle imposter syndrome surfing on the Great Lakes and how you can have fun in the lineup!

Men! Listen Up! Women, Surfing, and Hormones

As a professional stand up paddle boarding and SUP surf athlete I try to dial in everything about my mind, my body, and my health to a perfection. If I eat, sleep, and train well, then I will be a strong competitor. Almost two years ago in January of 2021 I experienced my first over-training session. I never would have suspected that this major event was going to teach me so much more about my body than just eating, sleeping, and training.

The ultimate guide to choosing your Carver

As surfskate grows in popularity around the world and more surfers, snowboarders and skateboarders get into the sport, I often get asked ‘How do I choose the right surfskate?’ With a plethora of options available on the market, making a decision can be overwhelming to say the least. To help you narrow down your options, we are going to break down every aspect to consider when choosing your first surfskate.

Four Seasons of SUP: Winter

Although stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is more commonly associated with warm weather, winter can be a wonderful time to get out. The snow, ice, and cold provide a new perspective on familiar waterways and paddle routes. Plus winter is prime surf time for all you SUP surfers out there!

Coldwater Surfing: How to Stay Safe and Make the Most of Winter

Some of my best memories of surfing have been during the harshest winter days. It’s fun, the waves are amazing, and it certainly makes for unique and memorable stories. It can be done safely, but you have to be strategic and plan ahead. You are the one responsible for your safety, and incorporating some of these tips into your sessions, will help you stay out of trouble and get the most out of winter.

Surfing etiquette illustration by Surf the Greats

Surfing Etiquette: 17 Rules and Safety Tips to Make You a Better Surfer

The unwritten rules of the lineup, from right of way to dropping in, plus safety tips and etiquette for surfing the Great Lakes.

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