Courtney Conlogue practically lives out of the back of a truck.

After finishing a surf session at her home break on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier – the first in weeks after getting back in town following a whirlwind spin around the world – she peels off her wetsuit and slathers conditioner through her sun-kissed blonde hair.

"I think the link is broken. I clicked on the link and all it lead to was a local human interest piece not one bikini pic of this chic could be found. ..."

The U.S. Park Police is stepping up its beach patrols in the Bay Area this weekend because of riptides, which are especially dangerous at this time of year.

Even though the waves may not be large, beachgoers could be lulled into a false sense of security.

'Caballito de Totora' is the name of the typical Peruvian surfboats, made of a watergrass type, typical to this region. Originally used by fishermen, the caballitos are a versatile tool to navigate the waters.

"Very cool! Can I get one at Mollusk?"

Women On Waves, the California Surf Museum’s 2010 special exhibit, in an exciting exploration into the many aspects of feminine wave-riding. From the Hawaiian surfing Queens to the freshly crowned champions of the women’s pro tour, Women On Waves celebrates more than 300 years of women’s standout performances in surfing.

Eighty-one years ago Lewis Rosenberg and a group of friends saw a newsreel showing Australians surfing standing up on their surfboards – it was a moment of inspiration that changed their lives.

This close-knit group of Jewish immigrants, who lived in London and Hove, had been riding their four-foot long wooden bodyboards in the West Country and Channel Islands for almost a decade.

A great ocean Bioluminescence gallery

rriving at Home of Hope orphanage after an eighteen-hour flight, the girls were waiting for us. The sun yet to rise, they peered through windows to take in three unshaven surfers carrying surfboards and bags filled with gifts and needed supplies.

Footage of Laird surfing and speaking about his experience with the ocean. Laird is a Waterman. Big Waves, Small Waves, Flat Water, Ocean Life