The Calgary Stampede, Canada from July 6-15, 2012. Watch the world’s meanest Cowboys battle to be the best.

In 1912 the great Stampede was born from the vision of Guy Weadick, a famous working cowboy and vaudeville entertainer featured i…

Payback for a miserable summer

It might be something of a payback from the miserable November, December, January, February and early March that we endured, but …

The Great Kiwi rip-off

Another holiday period of the great New Zealand rip-off has been completed. Yes, the now all-embracing holiday surcharge at cafes…

Easter in Indo

“If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength wil…

Pinch Me

Pinch Me!  I must be dreaming. Next week, I am going here And going to be paddling this And living like this Exploring places lik…

Watching Bells Beach

Source: instagr.am via Christine on Pinterest I have a confession. I love watching surf contests . I know that I've mention…

Mustofa Jeksen Takes Win over Made Awan at Oakley Pro 2012 presented by San Mig Light

3 April 2012, Canggu-Bali :   In a closely contest 30 minute final at Canggu’s famed rivermouth righthander, Mustofa Jeksen nabbe…

No More Making Excuses

On my way home from my doctor's appointment. No, I'm not putting weight on my right leg. It just looks that way because m…

13-year-old Xavier Campbell wins MOSA #3

The Seventhwave Most Outstanding Surfer Award (MOSA) had another first recently, with the award being taken out by Xavier Campbe…

Another Weekend on the Humbolt Coast

Three weeks ago, Jeff and I journeyed north to teach rock gardening classes in Trinidad, CA and to share our Eel River Paddle to…

Guilty Pleasures

I slept in on Sunday morning which for me means 8:30am. 8:30am!! I don't think that I've woken up that late in a long tim…

Salmon and Quinoa Salad

I used to love cooking. I used to love going to the bookstore and pouring over cookbooks and new issues of Bon Appetit and Gourme…