Stop Drifting. Start Progressing. Surfing without goals is like paddling out with no idea where the peak is. You might get lucky and find a wave, but most of the…
Surfing Will Break You. That’s the Point. If you’ve surfed for more than five minutes, you already know—it’s not an easy sport. You spend most of your time failing. You paddle…
Surf was epic in Ericeira. We had days of pumping waves, paddled ourselves to exhaustion, and now... the ocean looks like a mess. Forecast is trash. Time to store the…
📍 The Spot Let’s get this straight: Praia dos Pescadores isn’t its real name. The official name is Praia da Ribeira—not to be confused with Ribeira d’Ilhas. This place is…
2025 is about leveling up—improving the way we coach, building a stronger community, and making backYARD an even better place for surfers who want more than just training. This year,…
Be honest—when was the last time you actually felt yourself improving? Not just "had fun" (which is great, obviously), but actually got better? If the answer is “I don’t know”,…
The Surf Abu Dhabi Pro wasn’t just a contest—it was a test. The WSL’s first Championship Tour (CT) event in the Middle East, held at Hudayriyat Island, brought perfect mechanical…
Surfing in winter can feel like a battle. Your body is shivering, your hands go numb, and every duck dive feels like your brain is freezing. You’re out there questioning…
We all know surfing isn’t just about catching waves—it’s about staying sharp, calm, and with energy. But how often do we think about the one thing that ties all that…
Surfing is often described as one of the most rewarding sports—but it’s also one of the most challenging. Progress can feel slow, and it’s easy to get frustrated when you…