‘Don’t be sorry. Be better,’ said the surfer, after I apologized for my role in a collision with him. He didn’t look back. I watched him paddle out, his head high, back arched, shoulders squared, with the tips of his toes perched on the tail of his board. Be better? That seemed unfair. I’ve certainly made my fair share of…
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The essential guide to travelling with a surfer
So you’re going away with a man in black? (Albeit a slightly musty black, with pads on the knees, and a zip with long strings? Me too.) Whether you’re a rookie or a keeper, here are NINE things you need to know : Earplugs. No, no. Not for the surf. For the packing experience. You might not want to hear what he has…
The Thinking Girl’s Guide to Life with a Surfer (The Kook Diaries Part 1)
It’s an unforgettable day. The morning haze lifts as the sun starts its daily ascent, scattering sequins across the ocean. A creature of splendid proportions emerges from the sea, clad in neoprene, and high on stoke. But he’s not the only one on cloud nine. It’s a sparkling day because you realize That Surfer is into You. Not because you…
Melissa A Volker 