South Korea’s new wave pool
South Korea’s new wave pool Located in Siheung, South Korea. It will be the world’s largest wave pool and include an artificial beach that will be over a 1/2 mile long. If you haven’t been to South...
View ArticleDrains to Ocean: Doing Good
Seth Matson, founder of the upcoming Reduce Reuse Recycle Surf Off in Huntington Beach is getting creative with Drains to Ocean collecting debris and creating trophies for their upcoming surf contest....
View ArticlePraying for Sunny
We are very sad to hear of Sunny Garcia ending up in the ICU after a suicide attempt. Many surfers suffer from depression and anxiety. This isn’t uncommon. You are not alone. If you are having...
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Boat surfing in Sumba The unexpected is the most enjoyable: By Stephen Titus
Boat surfing in Sumba The unexpected is the most enjoyable In August 2019 six of us – Tony Bannon, Craig Leggat, Paul Bannon, Numa Miller, Jeff Chapman and Steve Titus had a week away alongside the...
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A Surfing Life
William “Bill” H. Jones, PhD. EMTA seventy year old looks at 58 years of surfing and how surfing has changed for me, physically, medically and mentally.My first stand up surfing wave was on a 9ft...
View Article2022 in review
Greetings surf medicos! Seems like a good time for a recap on what happened with the Surfer’s Medical Association in 2022 and what’s planned for 2023. There were some big changes at SMA central with...
View ArticleA small slice of one Australian’s memories of the SMA
How great to receive the March email about the new SMA and reflect on adventures from times past. Three visits to Tavarua commencing in 1991. Being very impressed with Druku and his appearance and...
View ArticleDoc Bob’s Makaha surf condo for sale
Old timer SMA member Dr Bob Speers is giving first dibs to SMA members for his Makaha Surf Condo for sale. This 1 bedroom condo is directly in front of the take off spot and is steps away from the...
View ArticleTavarua 2023
Tavarua Trip Recap 2023 submitted by Dr. Brian Sturgill, conference coordinator Tavarua holds a certain mystique that is unlike other surf destinations. It’s a special place—one that garners a degree...
View ArticleThe Heart and Soul of SMA Tavarua- Paula and Ward Smith
The members of the Surfers Medical Association celebrate the life of Ward Smith and carry the Smith family in our hearts. A remembrance shared by SMA Kahuna, Thomas Holthus. Paula and Ward Smith have...
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SMA Treasurer Alexandra Myers attends the Olympics as USA Rugby team doc
Olympics 2024 I had the distinct honor of serving as the team doctor for the USA rugby sevens women’s and men’s teams at the Paris Olympics. We went to Tours for a week-long training camp where we...
View ArticleSMA Student/ Resident Scholarship to Mag Bay 2025!
For all of our health professional students and residents who surf – or for those who just enjoy the ocean and adventure travel- there is a new contest just announced by the Surfers Medical...
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