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Dear Surfers, When surfers identify themselves as being from New Jersey, they are often met with an incredulous response: There are waves in New Jersey? While the surf in the northeast has enjoyed more time in the limelight over recent years, compared to the institutionalized surf locations of California, Hawai‘i, and Australia, it is still…

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Dear Surfers, After running the surf school for 20 years, I have learned a few things about parents’ reasons for exposing their loved ones to surfing.  Most want their children to learn to be safe in the ocean.  Many want to see their kids try something cool and unique.  Others want to give their kids…

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Roaming Reflections: The Mentawai Islands The Mentawai Islands — every surfer’s ultimate dream destination. The idea of traveling to Indonesia, specifically the Mentawais, always feels larger than life. The long travel days, the cost, and the weight of adult responsibilities scare a lot of people from taking the leap. Most say, “Next year…” and for…

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Dear Surfers, Two weeks ago the clocks rolled back, plummeting most of us in the northeast into what feel like shorter days and darker nights. Like the presence of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil often signals that Spring is just around the corner, the transition away from daylight savings serves as its own marker for many…

Celebrate Father’s Day in the Water Father’s Day is a time for creating unforgettable memories with the ones you love most, and what better way to bond than by catching waves together? Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or a newbie looking to dip your toes in the water, surfing is an exhilarating and unique way…

Surf Fitness: How to be Ready for the Next Swell The reality of being a surfer in New Jersey is that we do not always have waves, and that can make it challenging to stay in surf shape. There are plenty of programs and protocols out there that can help keep you ready for that…

Beach and Ocean Safety Confidence in Every Wave When families return year after year to Summertime Surf Camps, they often do so with more than just the expectation of fun-filled days in the sun. While the thrill of riding the waves and the joy of making new friends are undeniable highlights, there’s an additional, vital…

Celebrating Girls and Women in Surfing Surfing has long been seen as a predominantly male sport, but over the years, girls and women have been making incredible waves in this thrilling ocean adventure. From young girls catching their first wave to professional women surfers dominating international competitions, the female presence in surfing is stronger than…