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Surf the Greats Journal – Page 7

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Disc Golf — An Urban Escape

Disc Golf — An Urban Escape

Played similarly to ball golf, disc golf uses discs that are thrown towards a basket (instead of using balls and clubs). The object of the game is to complete the round with the fewest throws of the disc. Players start from a designated tee on each hole, throwing their disc towards the basket target while counting the number of throws it takes to reach the target. Most holes are par 3 and 18 holes takes about 2 hours to play.

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Fail Harder

Fail Harder

Surfing and music aren’t meant to be a pissing contest. You don’t get a gold star for picking up on a trick sooner than everyone else, or for owning the newest shiny toy. And you sure as hell won’t come off as cool for having an elite taste that bashes anything that you deem sucks. Young, old, straight, gay, white, Black, purple—all are welcome. 

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Surfer's Voice: Michael Billinger

Surfer's Voice: Michael Billinger

For this instalment we headed to our nation’s capital to talk-story with Michael Billinger—founding member of River Surf Ottawa-Gatineau/Surf de rivière Ottawa-Gatineau—about his experiences surfing around the world, and the waves he has sampled from the Canadian H20 buffet.

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Surfer's Voice: Tyler Megarry

Surfer's Voice: Tyler Megarry

Surfer’s Voice is an exploration of Canadian surf culture through the lens of the real individuals who make up surf communities from coast to coast with every lake and river in between.

For our latest installment we caught up with surfer and instructor Tyler Megarry to learn about his surf journey in Eastern Canada, and to hear some of his thoughts regarding LGBT+ representation in surfing.

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We Must Do Better

We Must Do Better

At this punctuated moment in history, and the wider public discussion surrounding it, we stand in solidarity with the Black community, and against all forms of racism and oppression. Surfing is not exempt from the wider challenges of society, as injustice has shown itself to be present within the surf industry — professional and recreational surfing included. To help our own community heal and evolve we pledge a continued commitment to empowering voices to widen our collective perspective.

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Just Keep Open Water Swimming!

Just Keep Open Water Swimming!

More and more, swimmers are turning to our lakes, rivers and oceans for their aquatic fix. We have no shortage of open water options in Canada, but let’s be honest — you’ll need a little more than a speedo and a pair of goggles for most of our season. We’ve put together this guide to help get you back in the water as quickly and safely as possible. 

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Surfer's Voice: Alex Rosin

Surfer's Voice: Alex Rosin

From groms, old-timers, beginners, and pros, on every lake, river, and coast our country has to offer; Surfer’s Voice is an interview series where we get a pulse on the world of Canadian surfing by hearing directly from real surfers. For our third installment we caught up with Vancouver surfer and shaper Alex Rosin, to get some more insight on his craft.

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Oh, the places you'll go - Your guide to choosing a SUP

Oh, the places you'll go - Your guide to choosing a SUP

The evolution of the inflatable stand-up paddleboards (iSUPs) has revolutionized the sport, offering all of the excitement of a conventional board, without the practical challenges. While the enjoyment of owning an iSUP is irrefutable, the prospect of choosing the right one can be a little daunting. To assist in choosing the right board, we’ve put together this guide to help navigate this big, but very exciting, decision. 

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Surfer's Voice: Andrea Juska

Surfer's Voice: Andrea Juska

Surfer’s Voice is an exploration of the world of Canadian surfing, and an opportunity to hear from real surfers about their lives in and out of the water, on every coast, lake, river, and ripple in between. This installment of Surfer’s Voice brings us to the Rockies, as we check in with Calgary river surfer Andrea Juska, to get some more insight into the Calgary surf scene, and how she found her way into the water.

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