Akela Surf Journal

We met with Antonio from  Surf Social Wave association, located in Portugal. A social program based on individual and group coaching, targeting unemployed people, to let them grow personally and professionally. A great example to follow! "First it is based on surf and what surf brings us as an element of learning for our day-to-day. When we surf we face multiple challenges. Many times...

Akela Surf share their stories with Surf Soaps Co. Thank you Kayla at Surf Soap Co for sharing our Brand stories! :) Surf Soap is a great company located in Hawaii. Created for Surfers who just want to ride clean swell made soap that keeps every head in the ocean happy. They are on a mission to keep our surf clean and our fishies happy by...

We met Jessica Scheper from the Netherlands, Holland, currently living in Bali. The author of the Book The Joy of Good Shit. "My goal is to help break the taboo on depression and mental health" What do you do for a living ? I’m a content writer, yoga teacher and author of ‘The Joy of Good Shit’ (only available in Dutch now,...

🎅🏽 It's not too late for Christmas Gifts 🎁 Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list this year, no matter your budget !   Browse Akela Surf gift guides and get unique presents!  Here are our TOP 5 Favorite! #1 OUTDOOR POLAR FLEECE The Akela Surf Polar Fleece Snap Collar an essential for the trail to the town adventures gives style...

We had a chat with Kayla, a mama, surfer, coffee addict, and the founder of Surf Soap. Based out of the south shore of ‘Oahu, Hawaii. When she's not working, she's either doing something in the ocean - whether it be surfing, snorkeling, freediving; or exploring the mountains with her husband, daughter and our dog, Gunner.  Tell us about Surf Soap Co? Surf Soap...

Cindy Poirier de CindyHook Où habitez-vous actuellement ?  Aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine l’été et à l’extérieur des Iles le reste de l’année . Décrivez nous les Îles-de-la-Madeleine ?   Les iles de la madeleine, c’est une petite archipel paradisiaque au coeur du golfe du Saint-Laurent. Bordé de magnifique dune de sable, de falaise, de la mer et l’horizon à perte de vue. Qu'est-ce-que vous appréciez le...

We are so excited with our NEW PRODUCT Discover Waterproof / Dry Bag 10L Just in time for our Fall expedition and SUP tour Discover Waterproof/Dry Bag 10L Akela Surf Discover Waterproof/Dry 10L bag, made of ultra-durable materials, features welded construction for lasting performance. With a closure that makes it easy to achieve a tight, seal for excellent protection against water, and keep...

 Meet Lisa Kremeier from STILABUNT sustainable water & outdoor sports.    With an impressive background in environmental sector, she's sharing with us her expertise,  knowledge and vision about the environment. What's the biggest challenge you have through your work? The biggest challenge was, or is, to find one's way around the environmental andwaste world. Every action has a consequence, and finding...

Sneak Peek Fall Collection 👀 Inspired by the Wildlife of East Coast Canada. As you may or not know, Akela Surf moved recently on the East Coast, Nova Scotia by the Atlantic Ocean. Our goals were going back to our roots, Brand values, living in the Wildlife, and share our days with the Beauty of Nature. We proudly own a piece of...

Ariel Amaral a passionate about SUP from Barrie Ontario. Having a background in Martial Arts and Snowboarding. she has had a love for surfing since childhood but never had the opportunity to try surfing until moving to Halifax for university. Her very first time surfing was over spring break in February at Lawrencetown beach during one of the coldest winters she can...

Meet ZACK from BAJANPRO Tell us about yourself: Where are you from? Where do you currently live?  I’m originally from Barbados and truthfully couldn’t have asked for a better place to call home. Tell us about some of your hobbies and passions.  Hands down, I’m most passionate about Photography and Videography. Not only have these fields become my day-to-day profession,...

Why you should Try Surfing The endless oceans, the energy of the waves excite you, and the rush to get your dose of the vitamin sea, then how about trying to learn how to surf this summer?  Make the seas as your playground center while giving you physical and mental benefits.  Surfing Teaches You to Be Patient It takes time to learn...

  Tell me a bit about yourself, where you from, and where you are currently living/sailing? I am Marije Den Breems, I'm from Holland. We have been living on our sailing ship since August 2013. Before that we lived in Leiden, I am a teacher and writer. I still write a lot of articles for different magazines, I also wrote...

We are daughters of the tides Photo:@shaded99 Meet Serena Xing, born and raised in China until she 15, then went to Toronto for high school and university. Now she's living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. What brought you to Costa Rica? I had been struggling with body image issues and eating disorders since I was younger. I never fit into the...

We had a chance to chat a little with Danielle Black Lyons from Textured Waves   Tell me a bit about yourself, where you're from, and where you are currently living? I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area originally, but I have lived in many places including, the redwoods of Humboldt County, Portland, Oregon, London, England. My husband is English...

Is wearing masks are effective against the coronavirus disease? The first thing you should know about upcycle masks (non-medical), they are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning and with social distancing. If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it properly.  It's all about protecting others!  Why we make masks? Simple! We want to continue...

Bryanna Bradley Photography. Cold Water Mermaid | Tofino, BC | Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. Following high school, she went to college for photojournalism and continued to work as a freelance for a couple of years, following her studies until she bought a one-way ticket to Hawaii. She fell deeply in love with the ocean, surfing, the culture and lifestyle that stems from so much...

Paddle The Current with Curin Herman from Chicago What’s your background?  I'm a former college soccer player that still enjoys being active and finding physical challenges. I've been paddleboarding for almost ten years and bought my first inflatable paddleboard about 5 years ago, which inspired all my SUP travels! I became a certified yoga instructor a little over two years ago and decided...