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Sustainable Stoke Conference 2015
Over Sept 19 & 20 the Center for Surf Research hosted the “Sustainable Stoke Conference”. The conference was featured in the lead up on San Diego 6 News and titled to reflect the recent book of the...
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8th Annual International Tourism Congress, Peniche, Portugal
Dr Jess was invited to give a keynote presentation at the 8th International Tourism Congress in Peniche, Portugal in late November. Peniche, about an hour drive north or Lisbon is a beautiful old...
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Global Wave Conference 2015
In October 11-14th Dr Jess was stoked to have been invited to participate in the Global Wave Conference in Cornwall and the House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster in London. The conference...
View ArticleResearchers Redefine Sustainability at Sustainable Stoke Conference
Researchers Redefine Sustainability at Sustainable Stoke Conference The Sustainable Stoke Conference brought together researchers specializing in surf tourism and issues of sustainability in the surf...
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Scorpion Bay Hotel is getting STOKED
Scorpion Bay Hotel is getting STOKED By Ana Gutierrez November 15th, 7:30 AM. – After driving down the Baja peninsula for many hours, we pulled off the road to sleep in a small fishing town. We woke...
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Surf Park Summit 2
The industry’s second ever Summit to accelerate the future of surfing outside the ocean. As we see it, the vision is clear: build authentic, sustainable and profitable surf experiences to grow the surf...
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9:30-10:00 AM Registration 10:00-10:15 AM Overview of the Center for Surf Research – Dr. Jess Ponting 10:15-10:35 AM Keynote Presentation: Surfing’s transitions to sustainability,...
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7:00-10:00 AM Informal Surf Session 10:00-10:05 AM Academic presentation’s introduction by Jess Ponting 10:05- 10:25 AM Eduardo Nájera Ph. D , WiLDCOAST...
View ArticleThe Aloha AED Project – Michoacan
Written by: Lauren Duran In Hawaii, the term “Aloha” carries a deeper meaning than just an alternative greeting. True Aloha spirit is a guideline of how to live one’s life, with unconditional love,...
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Mobilising stoke: Origins, transformations and futures of Japanese surf culture
If you surf, the odds are high that you also know a Japanese surfer. Next to America, Australia, and Brazil, Japan has long been regarded as an established surf nation. Yet despite the fact that...
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Soul Spot Sunscreen
For years, humans have used different kinds of methods to protect their skin from the sun, and with advancements in technology and research, the protective quality of sunscreen has improved immensely....
View ArticleSurfer Health
Having good health as a surfer is extremely important, as it will help you to perform really well when in the ocean. This means sticking to the proper diet, having a solid warm-up prior to getting out,...
View ArticleCostco Wavestorm Paddle Board Review
If you’re a surfer, paddle boarder, or have just been to the beach in the past few years, there is no question in our minds that you have come across the Costco Wavestorm Paddle Board. […]The post...
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Soul Spot Sunscreen
Soul Spot SunscreenFor years, humans have used different kinds of methods to protect their skin from the sun, and with advancements in technology and research, the protective quality of sunscreen has...
View ArticleFuture Shark Deterrent Wetsuit TED Talks
Hamish Jolly from Australia, presents the collective research and rationale behind finding a biological solution for a shark deterrent wetsuit at a TED Talk in Perth, Australia. […]The post Future...
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Best Surfing Accessories
When it comes to surfing, we always seem to need the accessories that we don’t possess.I can’t even count the number of times where I’ve needed a fin key and didn’t have one.When you have the proper...
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Surfing Pop Up
You’ve made it. You’ve managed to make it out into the lineup. You’ve caught a wave, and now you’re probably wondering what’s next.Before your excitement overwhelms you and you ruin your stoke by...
View ArticleBest Surfboard Fins Reviewed
Rake, foil, flex, height, sweep? It can feel overwhelming figuring out what fin is the best for your surfing when there’s so many different variables that go into any one set of fins.You don’t want to...
View ArticleBest Surfer Sunglasses Reviewed
Most people take their eyesight for granted. In surfing, it is used for so much, from seeing a set come in to seeing the perfect line down the face of a killer wave.A lot of what we feel in our surfing...
View ArticleBest Skimboards Reviewed
There’s tons of different types, shapes, and materials available for skimboards.Whether you’re wondering if a fiberglass board is really worth it or if there’s any difference between two shapes, you’ll...
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