Take the furthest route west in British Columbia and you’ll eventually come to the end of the road and be rewarded with a stay in Tofino. Tofino is a place to relax, be still and enjoy all the Pacific ...

The world discovered modern surfing through Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Honolulu native who became an Olympic medalist swimmer at age 21. It was 1912. Duke's good looks, graceful style and unusual hobby ...

Surfing is a borderline religious pursuit for many of Maui’s residents—and the first time you try your hand at surfing you just might understand why. It’s bobbing on the ocean as the morning sun ...

Surf instructor Ru Hill opened the Innocent Surf School in Nosara, Costa Rica, in 2007, with three longboards that he drove to Guiones Beach every day in a car that served as his office and storefront ...

After a tragic accident left him paralyzed, Chris Waker worked his way back into the water and onto the podium at the U.S.

In the lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, a wooden koa canoe—more than 100 years old and named Kaukahi—reflects the lights of the room in its highly polished surface. It looks brand new, and ...

Unlike many schools, Kala offers all students a 100% satisfaction guarantee–you’ll stand up and ride waves or get your money back. They focus on teaching students based on their skill level and don’t ...

When it comes to surfing, China and California are a world apart. Here, surf shops dot the coastline and the culture is on display in everything from attire to advertisements. Young kids dream of ...

With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing. By Nora Walsh I paddled hard to stay in ...