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Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.

An eclectic mix of exciting stories every surfer will love. This eclectic mix has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers like Laird Hamilton and Shane Dorian as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines.

Guys, I am Surfing Home. I learned so much from the people I met while travelling. Especially the surfers inspired me. My idea with the podcast is to inspire you and share stories that inspire me. I found my home through surf travel in myself and Portugal. My name is Annika. In this podcast I interview surf travellers. I ask them about their biggest risk, their best surf spots, their favourite countries, the feeling they associate with surfing and much more. https://www.instagram.com/surfinghomepodcast/

Chasing the sun south from his home in Cornwall, bestselling author and environmental campaigner Martin Dorey follows in the footsteps of the pioneers who discovered Europe’s best waves. On an epic journey that could take mere days by train or campervan, Martin and his wife Lizzy opt for the steady route across these 3000 miles – by eBike with their surf boards in tow.

These podcasts offer an overview of surf exploration projects conducted by the surfEXPLORE Group across a variety of global locations, many of which were previously unrecognised surfing destinations. The material, from the new book surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide consistently highlight the seasonal nature of surfing conditions in each region, emphasising the importance of timing trips to coincide with optimal swell and wind, whether from the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean or South China Sea.