Perhaps, just perhaps, this is the turning point which this planet, this corner of creation, this tiny little sphere of light in a vast and dark universe, has been waiting for. Mother Earth is sick. Mother Earth has been sick for a long time. Mother Earth is suffering from a...
South African Eco Organisations to Support in 2020
Trizanne BarnardFebruary 24, 2020
Trying to decide which environmental organisation to support in 2020? Here is a list of organisations who are tangibly making a difference in the environmental sphere – and could use as much support as possible to continue effecting change. For many of us, taking action sounds like exhausting work. Humanity...
How to Wake Up Early for Dawn Patrol
Trizanne BarnardJanuary 29, 2020
There are several reasons why surfing in the morning is generally a wise and fruitful option. Not only are the wave and wind conditions better, but you'll also find fewer surfers hassling for the same scarce resources. In theory, waking up early for a super session is a good move,...
Is Surfing a Crime against Nature?
Trizanne BarnardJanuary 13, 2020
As surfers today, we sit on the frontlines of ocean awareness. But the truth is, our love and advocacy for the ocean is laced with hypocrisy. Surfing could actually be considered a crime against the environment! The essential elements of our lifestyle (surfboards, wax, sunblock, travel) have a nasty impact...