Global community for gay and lesbian surfers
This month, our team at Surf the Greats has joined Movember to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. We joined forces with The Movember Foundation and one of their recently funded projects Omega Access to shed some light on issues that are relevant to teens and adults worldwide. Omega Access is working with real-world […]
Written by Antonio Lennert
This is Craig Butler, he is an openly gay professional surfer from Ireland and is trying his best to qualify for the world longboard tour, please read his post and if you can support him please do here, every little bit helps. Go Get em Craig!!! World Surf Tour Qualifying Events 2016 Hey, my name […]
Written by Craig Butler
GaySurfers.net and Brazil Ecojourneys team up to organise a surf trip for gay and lesbian surfers #GaySurfBrazil from April 30 to May 7, 2016 in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Santa Catarina, in South Brazil, is a hidden gem known for its gorgeous beaches and mild climate. Long appreciated by the local LGBT community, in recent years […]
Written by Marta Dalla Chiesa
October 14 2015 – Written by Jamie Brisick and originally posted by OUTERKNOWN From inception, we at Outerknown have focused on doing things differently. The meaning of our mission is in our name – ‘the furthest reaches of what we understand today.’ With this in mind, we intend to bring stories forward that not only […]
Written by Glen
“The Surf Report” is a short film about gay surfers in New York. “A ghostly love story unfolds as two men look for answers where the ocean meets sky and city meets wild in Rockaway Beach, NY.” These guys are looking for funding to complete post-production. Check out their Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1609571248/the-surf-report Directed by Courtney […]
Written by thomasadmin
suuuuuuurf from manu marmier on Vimeo. a long long time ago, in a galaxy far away…, by Manu Marmier…
Written by manol
A few members asked me where they could get GS stickers, so here they are : GaySurfers.net LOGO (fins) Classic Round Sticker by GaySurfers Browse Surfing Stickers online at Zazzle.com GaySurfers.net LOGO + URL Square Sticker by GaySurfers Design personalized stickers and labels at Zazzle
Written by thomasadmin
For the first time Gay Surfers participated in the San Diego Gay Pride. Following the GS banner, a members of GaySurfers.net marched proudly with their surfboards. A car followed behind with a longboard on top. “The parade was a success. We had 12 guys marching and what a blast. Thank you for letting us borrow […]
Written by Rick Pecor
This vid raises some great points about the way women are viewed, not just in skateboarding, but in the wider world of action sports too. It makes you think about all the women out there who are going up against these boys’ clubs every day… let’s take this message to heart and get people in […]
Written by thomasadmin
Jamie Brisick just announced the release of his book: Becoming Westerly: Surf Champion Peter Drouyn’s Transformation into Westerly Windina. “I first met Westerly in 2009 when I traveled to Australia to write a profile of her for The Surfer’s Journal. So began a five-year odyssey that would take me to Australia, Bangkok, and Hawaii. She’s […]
Written by thomasadmin
The online surf mag “The Inertia” recently updated their logo by inserting the rainbow flag inside their classic minimalist blue and white wave logo. I could not resist to share it with you on our website and social networks, to illustrate my happiness that a traditional surf media finally openly supports same-sex marriage (legalized in the […]
Written by thomasadmin
New magazine GLC reviewed “OUT in the line-up” as one of the 4 feature articles in the Summer issue “SURFS UP” By: Article By:Dan Cox For full Article Download Visit http://issuu.com/glcmag/docs/glc_final_june2015_2 Thomas Castets is passionate about surfing. As a gay man, he be came frustrated with losing his straight counterparts to marriage and fatherhood. Castets […]
Written by thomasadmin
GAME FACE is screening, this Saturday, May 30, at 3pm at The Observatory – North Park, 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92104. Info & Tickets: http://filmoutsandiego.com/lgbt-festival-2015.htm#GameFace. GAME FACE shows the quest to self-realization of LGBTQ athletes and the acceptance in society. This documentary tells the parallel story of Fallon Fox, MMAs first transgender pro […]
Written by thomasadmin
Get to discover great waves with other gay surfers in Nicaragua! This November a gay member of the Gay Surfers Network is organizing a surf trip to Nicaragua. The trip includes a surf coach, 5 night stay in hotel, daily breakfast and dinner, one group yoga class and a massage (November 24 – 29) If […]
Written by Brooke
Growing up surfing in Brazil and finding out that I was gay as a teenager presented some challenges for me. During many years of my life I had to put surfing aside to navigate the rough waters of my sexuality. I moved to California when I was 20 years old, and surfed for many years […]
Written by Antonio Lennert
Women Go Surfing is a project that seeks to connect women around the world to SHARE their stories of surfing. This project is being undertaken by a group of Master of Media students at RMIT University, Australia. We want to hear from women about the obstacles they face in surfing, or even trying to get […]
Written by Meg Mappin
A group from San Diego is planning to participate in the Pride Parade in July in San Diego. We are getting together for a BBQ at the top of the cliffs above Blacks Beach to discuss the details. More info See you there !
Written by Rick Pecor
GaySurfers.net is now available on mobile phones and tablets! Check it out: www.GaySurfers.net If you have problems logging in, just reply to this newsletter or email info@gaysurfers.net and we will help you gain access to your account.a
Written by thomasadmin
Santa Catarina, in South Brazil, is a hidden gem known for its gorgeous beaches and mild climate. Long appreciated by the local LGBT community, in recent years it has become a popular gay and lesbian vacation destination. Praia do Rosa, the only bay in Brazil to be recognized as one of the 38 “Most Beautiful […]
Written by Marta Dalla Chiesa
I want to share something with you. To some of you this may come as a bit of a shock and to others it may of been a… Posted by Craig Butler Surfer on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Written by Craig Butler
