"How halarious it was as to have the fear of waves and the deep ocean all my life and when I decided to just brave it. Fear had no place in my heart any more... only freedom and the wonderful waves.".

Joan Johnson
University of Wollongong

"I come out of the surf in a much different and better mood then I do when I get into the surf, and if that somehow translate into my life and I end up being happier, nicer person as a result. Then I guess you could argue that surfing is good for sociality."

Step Into Liquid

"One of the few rare things in the world is that surfing can bring people together no matter what race, creed or colour. We're united under the one sun and we band together."

Step Into Liquid

"Why do I surf? Because earthbound worries disappears when I paddle out. Because nothing could introduce me to the kind of hip 65 year old longboarder to an articulate 18 year old hotshot whom I would invite to the same party. Because of the overwhelming feeling I get watching the sunset from the lineup.   Because of the life long friends I have made from all walks of life. Because one good wave, just one. Can make the whole day worthwhile...Oh, I also surf to get tan."

Vaya Phrachanh

"In this crowded world the surfer can still seek and find the perfect day, the perfect wave, and be alone with the surf and his thoughts."

John Severson

"All it takes is one wave. Not even that. One turn, just a moment. It keeps pulling you back for another moment and it never ends."

Gerry Lopez age 45

"When you're in the crest of a wave nothing can touch you. You have jobs, you have mortgages, you have pressures at home, and you have succeeding. They are of no importants. You're free from all the pressures for that moment."

Fred Van Dyke age 70

"I just feel so much stronger after I've being surfing then before I go and I should be feeling tired."

Woody Brown age 88

"Two foot to twenty foot. The fun's the same to me. All I'm looking for is a smile and its riding waves that does it for me. It's not necessary the size."

Dave Kalama

"Surfing is the one commitment I've had over the past 10 years that I know is good for my spiritual, mental and physical well-being. I don't know what would happen to me if it were suddenly taken away. Surfing is a gift. Use it wisely."

Vaya Phrachanh