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- Surf Nazis: the unsettling link between waves and swastikasSurfing, a sport deeply rooted in the harmonious embrace of nature, seemed an unlikely candidate for any association with National Socialism, the ideological machinery that powered Hitler's regime and slaughtered millions. However, the truth is that the unexpected politics-meet-sports "alliance" turned real and once shook the sport's Aloha spirit. Since surfing was exported from Hawaii […]
- Pavones: the long and fast Costa Rica left-hand waveIt's one of the most beautiful surf breaks on the planet. Meet Pavones, one of the longest left-breaking waves you'll ever witness. "Bienvenido a Pavones y a la Pura Vida." This could very well be the welcoming sign greeting foreign visiting surfers to one of Costa Rica's premier waves. "Pura Vida" is an expression and […]
- How to apply a tourniquet to stop severe bleeding injuriesImagine you're enjoying a sunny day on the beach, and suddenly, a surfer nearby suffers a laceration from their board's fin. Blood pours out rapidly. Knowing how to halt excessive bleeding can make the difference between life and death in situations like these. Lacerations are among the most common surf-related injuries.