Global community for gay and lesbian surfers
Brand new Single fins for sale from $600. All boards are hand shaped, glassed, sanded, cut, and polished by hand. Gives them that personal touch. From left to right. 5’10″/ 19/1/2″ / 2/3/4″ ; 6’1″ / 19/1/4″ / 2/1/2″; 6’5/1/2″ / 20″ / 3″; 6′ / 20″ / 2/3/4; 5’8″ / 19/1/2″ / 2/3/4; 5’7″ […]
Written by Jade BC Wolf
“A SPIRITUAL GOOD TIME” FLIPS SURF MEDIA’S HISTORICALLY-HETERO-MALE GAZE ON ITS HEAD Originally published by SURFER “Sex sells” is an adage that publishers and agency executives have embraced since time immemorial. And, historically speaking, perhaps no media space has committed to that line more than surfing. From John Peck’s classic “Penetrator” surfboard to Lightning Bolt […]
Written by thomasadmin
Originally published on surfthegreats.org “Site’s like gaysurfers.net offer me that opportunity to connect with queer people over a shared love of surfing. It offers a space for that particular part of my identity where surfing and being queer overlap to just exist and be expressed with others who have that shared experience. There’s something really […]
Written by Tyler M.
As a grom hiding my sexuality, I scoured the internet to learn about other gay surfers. Not just any surfer, though, but a renowned professional. I needed a role model. Growing up, all I could think was “I surely cannot be the only gay professional surfer?” It hurt having no one to aspire to be like. […]
Written by Craig Butler
I’m Lucie, I’m a french photographer. I’m biking across the France making a reportage about LGBT people. The name of the project is “Pédale”. I am looking for gay surfers in Biarritz or Hossegor If you speak french, I have a facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/projetpedale/ You can find a description in ” A propos ” Je suis […]
Written by Lucie Donnet
Coming to LOS Angeles this summer? Book a surf lesson with OUT surfer Glen Walsh https://abnb.me/WEkxFOg4SM OUT in the lineup w/Glen! Sports experience Hosted by Glen World Surf League approved We’ve partnered with WSL, home of the world’s best surfing, to offer hand-picked experiences around the world. About your host, Glen I began surfing as […]
Written by Glen
Nick Vallejo is a swimmer, surfer and lifeguard who struggled reconciling his religion with being gay. by Nick Vallejo Nick VallejoPhoto by Connor Trimble North shore of Oahu in Hawaii is where I seek solace. Before any surf session, I take a moment to harmonize with my life. Dipping my toes into the white sand laced with […]
Written by Nick
I am a gay surfer from France, in the process of making a film in Hossegor, south west France called “Les saints de Kiko“. The film tells the story of a japanese female illustratrator who spies on and draws men making love on the beach. The drawings will be made by Gengoroh Tagame (the pope […]
Written by manol
I had an idea that could be hugely beneficial for the development of surfing in Ireland. Whilst chatting to a very dominant Irish surfer (who is in the closet) this morning, he told me how much he would love to be able to attend Dublin gay pride in June. It got me thinking… There is […]
Written by Craig Butler
THE GHOST SHIP from Brett Shaw on Vimeo. Life can be brutal. Often we focus on the joy and fun and freedom of surfing. There they are, these pleasures of surfing sparkling in the water, rising in us as we jump to our feet, filling us as we feel our strength pulling us into a […]
Written by Rebecca Olive
Ian Thomson, the director behind OUT IN THE LINEUP, is now working on his next project: a short film and website called THE INVISIBLE EDGE. The film looks at the mental health issues facing men in rural Australia. Ian hopes that through storytelling he can help connect those in need with information, services and resources. In […]
Written by 37Degrees
On a recent trip to Greece I was told I had to meet Dimitris Liossis a greek gay surfer. I was also told he was one of the best BMX rider in Greece, one of the best snowboarder in Greece, skate-boarder and many other extreme sports ! Dimitri is also an artist and his latest work […]
Written by Dimitris
Words by Craig Butler, 7x Irish national champion I’m at a place in my life right now that would have made me panic just a couple of years ago. Shit, if someone even mentioned the word “gay’’ around me, I would go red in the face and start to sweat. I don’t know how I got here, […]
Written by Craig Butler
Outsports interviews pro who feared people would stereotype him Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 2 December, 2015 – Since “Out in the Lineup”, the documentary about gay and lesbian surfers, has travelled globally to a warm receptions at various film festivals, there has been more focus on the issue of surf culture and its acceptance, or […]
Written by Craig Butler
I’m a 19 year old guy coming to terms with my sexuality. I’ve been surfing since I was 12. I live in a small coastal township. I have a few friends, none of which are gay, let alone any in the township. I can relate to my friends with surfing but other than that we […]
Written by Aurelio Nader
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
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
suuuuuuurf from manu marmier on Vimeo. a long long time ago, in a galaxy far away…, by Manu Marmier…
Written by manol
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
