Surf
![Why UK Surf Brand Finisterre is Dropping Anchor in a Small Maine Surf Shop](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5Yxya5F3aotPhjnlFXehDw/469e20222c4dca469f751d558c3f280d/Finisterre-Maine-Surf-Shop-Exterior.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The celebrated British B Corp has officially opened its first retail shop in North America to supply cold water surfers with sustainably-made gear
![Q&A: New Documentary "Wade in the Water" Spotlights Surfing's African Roots](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1r4LwdxLBL3LUSnSgbNfbJ/816de05d7cf07c7a3ed47e502fb6b63f/Wade-in-Water-Doc-QA-Sierra-Raequel.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history
![Soft Top & Foam Surfboard Guide: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4KOwgbfObydLUEwP80uH34/eae4bc1b8ca3bf294611889d94852fc4/Momo-Liquid-Shredder-Foamie-Soft-Top-Thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie
![New Shoreside Cabanas Offer Sunsets & Solitude at Maine's Viewpoint Hotel](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/10QrrH14ox8clHPAQsAu7C/1c4ef335efd3e1a00fde60582dd729b9/shoreside-cabana-hotel-review.jpeg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Minimal, inviting, with ocean vistas aplenty—a first hand look at the new York Beach property with rooms built into a coastal shore
!["Hireth" Finds Empty Waves and Solitude In the Remote Scottish Isles](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4uUVFbnDwzG4yuRKndLWz1/414c5d344099465c5cc5fc1ca4a9aa79/Finisterre-Film-Surf-Shot.jpeg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
New short surf film by Finisterre sends surfers Mike Lay & Colin MaCleod in search of untouched waves and a deeper connection to their heritage
![Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Vans Pipe Masters on Oahu's North Shore](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/Ye3dQGor4ZxhDU7p3rPu5/233e051f6f712a00ab9074fa1f055b74/Hawaii-Vans-Pipe-Masters-2023-6-Wave.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
35mm and medium format film photos from the legendary Hawaiian surf competition where the world's best surfers compete for $500k in cash—and glory
![Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2Z9D4NvqbHYV6sqqNma2rs/542560db6e08b2e51d1941472cd63800/Nate-Stephenson-Surf-Alaska-Seaview.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A two-week boat trip through surfing's final frontier brings snow-capped mountains, icebergs and sea lions, hot springs and epic vistas
![Nocs x Florence Collab Waterproof Binoculars for Wave Watching](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5ZKage5XgdAIu9Z4HSdULb/70d9b5b4d71b1ccc673a840f64953215/florences-nocs-standard-issue-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Limited edition binocs equip surfers and wave watchers with high-quality optics, sealed in a rugged, hi-viz waterproof package
![NICO Is a Design Concept That Combines Airbnb & Micro Hotel in Sayulita, MX](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/50cgqv4LcVPect9cGKNlq4/40a267b3fffa75f97ab0f0f16aa73976/alex-herbig-nico-sayulita-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Five minutes from the central plaza and strong year-round surf, NICO relies on contextual design to secure its status as a traveler’s destination
![The 10 Best Board Shorts for Men, According to Actual Surfers](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7zZJUH0ud0wW8T0g3KrCL/557de7b33a3fdc70cb4dda64c1815b5f/board-shorts-outerknown-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Ideal for surfing, beaching, and transitioning through town, these board shorts will earn you chafe-free style points in and out of the water
![The 10 Best Surf Bikinis & Swimsuits for Women, Tested](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3Eq9VXcDGXJeWGl0dMLPbw/6990b7302dcb97d28b0a585622024353/surfing-swimsuits-seea-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Through trial and (a lot of) error, these are the best surf swimsuits that are comfortable, flattering, and actually stay on your body
![New York City Surfing: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals & Tourists Alike](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5Jj9vnDrvH56ZOCSf7SJw9/959b9b381a53de03ecdc4cb3d2a1f435/Feral-wetsuit-review-rockaway-Catherine-Mao.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out