Welcome to our surf culture for beginners archive—where we dive into the weird, wonderful, and wavey world of surfing beyond just the ride.
Explore articles and insights on surf culture tailored for beginners, covering everything from etiquette to history.
Discover the fascinating history of the paipo—an ancient Hawaiian surf craft that predates modern surfboards and inspired the boogie board. From royal roots and spy missions to its quiet revival in the UK and California, this blog dives deep into why the paipo never really left us.
Is it better to wait for perfect waves or just paddle out no matter what? This episode dives into why bad surf conditions might actually be the best training ground for beginner surfers—and how every minute in the water counts.
Meet KC, a 58-year-old "Ballsy Charger" whose surfing journey began during the pandemic in Santa Cruz. From wipeouts to wildlife encounters, this is a story of resilience, community, and discovering stoke later in life.
Confused about surf wax? Learn how to choose the right wax for your board, when to apply it, and what beginners often get wrong. Your ultimate guide to sticky success.
Learn how to turtle roll like a pro. This essential surf technique helps longboarders and soft top surfers get past breaking waves without wiping out—step-by-step guide included.
Discover how a 14-year-old’s first surf session in Japan—complete with a sandwich-snatching eagle—sparked a lifelong love for arctic surfing and led to a powerful documentary on women in boardsports.
Discover insider tips for how to surf more and work less—without breaking the bank. From financial minimalism to remote jobs, this episode shares real strategies from Girls Who Can’t Surf Good on funding the surf life.
Did you know Agatha Christie was one of the first British women to surf? From “surf bathing with planks” in South Africa to paddling out in Waikiki, this 1922 travel tale is full of surprises—including near-naked wipeouts and surfboard sticker shock.
Discover how Christian missionaries in 19th-century Hawai‘i nearly wiped out surfing—once a sacred and central part of Hawaiian culture. Learn how surfing survived and why reclaiming its roots matters.
Ever had someone explain surfing to you in the lineup—even when they’ve barely surfed themselves? That’s kooksplaining. We dive into what it is, why it happens, and how to laugh (or paddle) through it.
