Sea Otters Are Stealing Surfboards in Santa Cruz. Again.

Two years after Otter 841 menaced wave riders near Santa Cruz, there have been new encounters between the furry marine mammals and surfers.

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Ron DiMenna, Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder, Dies at 88

As the founder of a national chain, he was a key figure in surfing’s expansion into mainstream culture, with a life said to be “the stuff of folklore.”

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For Two or Three Days, a Surfer’s Paradise in New York City

Thanks to Hurricane Erin, conditions are ideal for the urban surfer: giant waves and no swimmers.

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Dale Webster, Who Surfed Every Day for 40 Years, Dies at 76

He braved frigid waters and sharks and surfed even when he had a kidney stone while breaking the record for the most consecutive days surfed.

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Sumba is Twice the Size of Bali and Not Nearly as Loud or Crowded

Just an hour away from the more famous vacation spot, the island does not have traffic jams, digital nomads or DJ parties. It does have deserted beaches, surfing spots and a low-key charm.

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Surfers Return for Rare Big Wave Contest in Hawaii

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is held only when conditions are just right. The 45 invited surfers had less than 48 hours to arrive on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday.

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6 Warm Winter Getaways That Will Lift Your Spirits

Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.

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