Welcome to The Global Surf

Surfing is becoming more and more popular with each passing year. The world of surfing is expanding rapidly, enveloping every part of the world were there is a wave to be ridden. The surfing world is not simply found on the North Shore of Hawaii anymore. People everywhere in every nation are surfing and finding themselves entranced by the global pursuit for the perfect wave.

The Global Surf is a blog that I have created to highlight the sport of surfing, its global influence in the world today, and some of the political and cultural issues that are found in this seemingly care free, lighthearted lifestyle.

Here is a professional brazilian surfer, Adriano de Souza, who is competing on the world tour, in this photo he is surfing in Australia at Bells beach. Adriano is sponsored by red bull and many other companies, which have their headquarters in U.S. and other countries. Adriano is currently ranked number four in the world standings after his win here at Bells Beach last month.

Above is featured Dane Reynolds, busting a lazy air in the warm waters of Southern Mexico. Dane is a world renowned free surfer. He spends much of the year away from his home in Southern California. Dane is known for his laid back style mixed with progressive air maneuvers.  

Surfing has put its global footprint in the world today, and its influence is felt in nations all around the world. Today surfing is a global sport, with global athletes, and a global culture. Here in the Global Surf we will tract a few of the key issues in the world of surfing today. This is Global Surf.