8 Reasons to Break Up With Sugar
I totally understand the overwhelming feeling of thinking about having to cut sugar out! Aside from the physical addiction of these kinds of foods, there is a huge emotional component as well. Bread and pasta are comfort foods; sweet treats induce ‘happiness’ and give you instant energy (though temporary); and alcohol, well, that speaks for itself.
Surfing With My Family
Words and Photos by Olivia Schroeder
Surfing with Girls is Just Better
Words by Kelsey Lawford. Photos by Leah Kathryn
Over the past 10 years of surfing and living in different surf destinations, I have found a common sentiment among the ladies and some of the guys.
“Surfing with girls is more fun.”
My First Wave
Words by Hollis Baley. Photo by Jarett Juarez
I was working on the south coast that summer. I had been going to school in Newport the previous semester and that’s where I met Gabriel. He was the barista at the coffee shop where I went to bury my nose in books. I love that coffee shop, and I love Gabe. If it weren’t for the discovery of the two, I might not have found surfing.
Minerals in the Sea: Essential for you and me
By Hollis Baley
Why do I need minerals?
You might remember the Periodic Table from your high school chemistry class. You know, the one with all the coded acronyms like ‘Mg’, ‘Na’, ‘Cu’, and ‘Fe’, oh my! I didn’t care much for it at the time but I now realize that this ‘magic table’ with all those acronyms actually represents a vital component to our existence!
Surf Like a Girl
By Fran Embick
Surfing is a unique sport where you have to trust the ocean, trust yourself, dig deep, and then let go. When daily life is so filled with choices and indecision, surfing is an excellent example of seizing the present moment and just going for it.
I Love Surfing in Oregon!
I love surfing in Oregon. I love my black wetsuit that makes me feel like a super hero. I love the rush of cold water to my face as I plunge into my first duck dive of a session. I love shifty beach breaks; where no one knows for sure where the peak will be. I love surfing with all my boys. I love those rarer days when I get to surf with my girls.
COLD WATER GIRLS – A BLOG ABOUT GIRLS WHO SURF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Cold Water Girls was created to give an under appreciated and often overlooked population of Oregon surfers a voice and creative outlet. Surfing the harsh elements of the northwest is hard enough for hardy testosterone filled males, but for the fairer sex it can be extra challenging. Dealing with our thick wetsuits, shifty beach breaks, and cold climate creates challenges that takes years to master. CWG is a collective of Oregon female surfers who meet these challenges daily with grace and their own unique style.