quotations about surfing
Well, I think competition is holding back the progression of surfing, because you don't have the freedom to make mistakes and fall. And you don't have the time in between events to go and learn something new. You can get lucky and land something one time, but to be able to do it over and over again, you have to really be able to practice it. We just don't have that time. So I think competitive surfing is kind of stuck.
JOHN FLORENCE
"Once and Future Kings", Surfer Magazine, June 15, 2017
The reason I got into surfing was because it was non-judgmental. You can be an outcast and it's fine.
HANNAH BRISTOW
"Surfing joins Olympics in 2020. Should Southern California host next?", San Diego Union Tribune, June 22, 2017
Surfing is beautiful because it's created a community of like-minded and soul-driven individuals around the world. We all yearn for that glimpse of the vortex inside a barrel and we all love seeing the sunset from the comfort of the lineup. We care about good causes in support of good people, and I believe these things that unite us go beyond waves and surf stoke.
DAVID FLORES
"This Surfer Is Stranded in Bali After Discovering He Has Leukemia", The Inertia, June 27, 2017
It's impossible to be in Bali and not surf.
CABRERA BELLO
"Cabrera Bello finds joy in the surf", PGA Tour, June 28, 2017