5 Beachy Airbnbs That Are Perfect for Your Surf-School Getaway
Maybe it’s their sun-kissed skin, or their always-perfect, saltwater-enhanced hair, but I’ve always thought of surfers as the chic French girls of the sports world. There is a vague, hard-to-identify mystique surrounding the surfer world—I mean, those wave riders are basically standing on water! Good news: There are ways to live out those Blue Crush fantasies. (We’ve all dreamed about it, right?) […]
10 Healthy Road Trips to Take This Summer
Summer’s the perfect time to cross a wellness retreat, weekend reset, or trip to a far-flung healthy destination like Ubud or Cape Town off your travel bucket list. But it’s totally possible to plan a great escape without using all of your PTO, passport, or a serious amount of disposable income. That’s the beauty of a road trip: All you need’s a set […]
‘I’m an Olympic Surfer, and I Swear by These Moves to Stretch and Strengthen My Tight Hips’
Yes, the Summer Olympics are happening, y’all, which means all the sports lovers (and those who only pay attention to sports every four years) can rejoice. Although the general public doesn’t know too much about the logistics of the Tokyo 2021 Games, we’re excited to watch the world’s best athletes compete this summer. And pandemic aside, […]
Trying a New Sport Might Be the Confidence Boost You Need—It Was for Me
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email “I want you to believe that you’ve been doing this your whole life. You’re an athlete. You can do this,” said Kainoa McGee, my surf coach and waterman in Oahu, while holding down my board so I wouldn’t get carried away by waves. I was 30 […]
The 11 Travel Essentials You Should Pack for Your Surf Vacation Getaway
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email When it comes to trying something new—the buildup can oftentimes be more gut-wrenching and nerve-inducing than the event itself. Take that risky but cute haircut you (fine, I) got over the summer, a first date, or picking up a new hobby (one you can’t see out in total hygge-appropriate seclusion, […]
I Dipped or Swam in a Body of Water Every Day for a Month To Test the Wellness-Boosting ‘Blue Mind Theory’—Here’s What I Learned
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email As a born and bred Floridian, I’ve always felt most at home around water. Starting at the age of eight or so, I welcomed the exhaustion of competitive swimming, red-rimmed chlorine eyes becoming my norm. Though I quit before high school, something happened during all those […]
9 Sport-Ready Swimwear Brands That Stay Put Without Skimping on Style
Hot and bothered; that’s likely how you feel when you feel when trying to partake in any activity while wearing a bathing suit other than lying on your beach towel. Sure, there are tons of cute and trendy swimwear options out there, but how many of them *actually* stay put during a wake surfing sesh, or while catching some […]
Find Your ‘Float’ State With the 8 Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for Beginners
When stand-up paddle boarding first grew popular in the ‘90s, it required a hard, fiberglass board that took up 12 feet or so of storage space and was a major hassle to actually get to the water. The only inflatable options on the market “felt soggy, like standing on a pickle,” says Kris Les, a merchandiser for L.L. Bean. That’s […]
Trying a New Sport Might Be the Confidence Boost You Need—It Was for Me
“I want you to believe that you’ve been doing this your whole life. You’re an athlete. You can do this,” said Kainoa McGee, my surf coach and waterman in Oahu, while holding down my board so I wouldn’t get carried away by waves. I was 30 minutes into my first-ever surf lesson off of Waikiki […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding: 7 Tips Every Newbie Should Know
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Summertime brings the opportunity to partake in all manner of intimidating water sports (surfing and waterskiing and scuba diving, oh my!). But personally, my summer activity of choice is one that looks a lot harder than it actually is, and offers the perfect balance of exercise and […]