As a teenager growing up in coastal South Carolina, Mary Glazier's circle of surfing friends included few girls. Noting her unique status, a friend gave her a nickname that has stuck for more than a ...

As an instructor from Corky Carroll’s Surf School gave 9-year-old Maya Madden a gentle push into the whitewash at Bolsa Chica State Beach, her mother snapped photos. It was Maya’s first surf lesson.

Let’s face it. Most surfers are hot. And they don’t get that way from being in a stuffy gym mid-summer. They’re out there riding waves, cutting through water, and enjoying every minute of being ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. There is something magical about that very first time you ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Surfers talk a lot about something they call “stoke,” their word for the high you get riding the waves. It’s a feeling I wasn’t familiar with. I had been on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. With the first huge storm of the season paralyzing the East ...

What's not to love about the laid-back culture and lifestyle that surrounds surfing? Truly, it is one of the best exercises for your body, mind and soul. Many find a strong connection to nature while ...