Interview - The Surfers Journal

34.2

Utility Infielder

Pulitzer-nominated columnist Jay Caspian Kang speaks about social media’s effect on surfing, the value of chasing something unattainable, and more.

34.1

Hard and Fast all the Time

Ross Clark-Jones on mental health, reality TV gone wrong, competing in the Eddie, and Mad Wax.

33.6

Not Friends

Pro skateboarder Elissa Steamer on learning to surf at Ocean Beach, San Francisco, the longevity of her career, sobriety, and more.

33.5

By the Horns

Joey Cabell on his impromptu bull fight, speed sailing, skiing, the power of commitment, and shaping and riding the White Ghost.

33.4

Ripples of Distortion

Andrew VanWyngarden on playing in MGMT, recurring apocalyptic dreams, the psychedelic experience, and waves—both oceanic and sonic.

33.3

Country Club Hours

Wedge head Sean Starky on swim fin design, injuries, mental health, and bodysurfing’s soul.

33.2

Run a Knife

Taj Burrow on transitioning from the professional tour to the real world, dealing with inevitable regression as a middle-aged surfer, and his favorite ’CT competitors.

33.1

A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear

An Interview with Raph Bruhwiler.

32.6

How to Reduce Your Shark Risk to Zero

Experienced shark researchers Scot Anderson and Paul Kanive on the known and unknown about the ocean’s apex predator.

32.5

The Past is Not My Future

Layne Beachley on the relationship between world titles and self worth, loss and grief, and finding joy in surfing after retiring from competition.

32.4

The Art of Resistance

European longboard champion and filmmaker Damien Castera on the enduring spirit of Ukrainian artists while under constant Russian attack.

32.3

Know When to Jump

93-year-old Billy Meng on living underneath the Manhattan Beach pier, surfing California’s prime spots by himself, coded surf reports, and more.