{Rosie Jaffurs shredding on her last surf trip in the Tofino in Nia. Photo by Lost Not Found Mag}
Before we get started, here are a few things to remember:
Pack your board bag tightly. This prevents your board from moving around and getting damaged.
Check “length maximums” for baggage on your flight or train. If you’re taking a longboard make sure that the airline will accept your board. Nothing is worse than showing up at the airport and not being able to check your bag.
Pack light. This will hopefully stop the people at the airport from having to throw your bag as aggressively. You can also leave a little note on the outside of your board bag saying ‘Fragile, Please be careful! Thank you :).'
Bring Roof Straps. You will need two roof straps to attach your board to the roof of a car or taxi.
Pack Essentials. Check out our Surf Trip Essentials collection for everything you'll need for your spring break surf trip!
Now that we have that covered, watch the short video below and follow along with step-by-step instructions to find out how to pack your surfboard! Don’t be afraid to ask for some help. Packing your surfboard is easier with some extra hands!
- Soft clothing: surf suit, swimsuit, rashguard, changing towel, other clothing
- Surfboard (of course!)
- Fins. Check out our Captain Fin collab fins for your longboard or mid-length!
- Wax comb
- Box cutter
- 3-4 pool noodles, depending on board size (or use Flexi-Hex, a sustainable alternative)
- Duct tape
- Surfboard cover
- Board bag
- Gather all your equipment! Swimsuits, surf suits, rashguard, changing towels, surfboard, leash, fin, other clothing, etc. Here Rosie Jaffurs wears the Gaviotas in Pebble shot by Mike Ito. The Gaviotas is your perfect two-in-one rash guard and swimsuit! Check out all our Surf Trip Essentials here!
- Remove the fin, and use the wax comb to remove any wax.
- Use the box cutter to cut a slit down the long end of the pool noodles. Do not cut all the way through, just until you hit the center hole.
- Wrap the pool noodle around all the rails of your surfboard starting with the nose and tail of your board, and then cut the remaining noodles to fit the side length. Quick tip: save your pool noodles for future trips! Another sustainable alternative is Flexi-Hex.
- Secure the pool noodles by wrapping duct tape around the width of your board.
- Wrap your board in a surfboard cover. Then put it in a surfboard bag.
- Wrap your fin in soft clothing, and place it along with other soft clothing and swimsuits all around your board for extra padding.
- Finally, zip up your board bag and you’re ready to go!
- Try staying local. Look for alternatives to air travel, like taking the AmTrak train up the coast of California or using local bus systems along the coast in Portugal. There is always more to explore in your own backyard
- If you are flying, consider buying carbon offsets. Flying is an extremely carbon-intensive activity. Buying carbon offsets allows travelers to compensate for the amount of carbon dioxide they are putting into the environment with a reduction of the same amount through environmental action like reforestation projects, carbon sequestration, or renewable energy projects. Airlines like United and Delta offer this option, but you can also use projects like Cool Effect to offset your emissions directly.
- Avoid board bag fees. Airlines like Alaska Airlines do not charge you extra for a board bag!
- Stay in one spot. If you’re traveling far away take your time and really try to get to know one area. You do not need to check everything off your bucket list. Enjoy the moment and reduce your footprint!
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Reefs are the lungs of the Earth, and wearing reef-safe sunscreen is a simple way to keep the reef healthy. Here is more information on sunscreen and how to keep you and the ocean healthy.
- Shop local. Support the people who live in the places you are traveling to. They are the hearts and souls of surfing in that destination. Respect them! Here is our blog post on 5 Simple Ways You Can Be a Respectful Surf Tourist.
{Rosie Jaffurs in the Mona, an essential part of any surf trip kit! Photo by Mike Ito}
Check out our Surf Trip Essentials collection to find everything you need for you spring break trip!
Now your board is buckled and ready for take-off. Send us pictures from your spring break trip to @theseea on Instagram!
All the candid moments of traveling and in between the official cameras rolling for "Seea in Italy."
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"Look at this. 15 hours by plane, 14 hours by ferry, 8 hours driving, to surf this mess!" funtemplates 2015 Collection was filmed across different location in Italy, and despite less than perfect surf conditions, our love for the country’s culture and beauty only deepened.
funtemplates in Italy – Behind the Scenes video captures the candid moments of traveling and in between the official cameras rolling.
Click HERE to shop the collection and view the full film!
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"Intimasea" is a short film that celebrates the beauty and grace of women's longboard surfing, and dreamy high of playing in the waves with your friends.
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Made in collaboration with Australian filmmaker Nathan Oldfield, "Intimasea" is a short film that celebrates the beauty and grace of women's longboard surfing, and dreamy high of playing in the waves with your friends.
Featuring Seeababe ambassadors: Leah Dawson, Lola Mignot, Hallie Rohr, Karina Rozunko, Mele Saili and Makala Smith wearing the Seea 2015 collection, and filmed in Australia.
“Unfortunately, when I was a grom, there weren’t many girls and women in the water. I went through high school knowing only one girl who surfed with us,” said Nathan Oldfield in The Inertia. “Back then, lineups tended to be very macho affairs — very competitive, crowded with full-on sword fights. Nowadays, the tables have completely turned, especially where I live. I for one am completely stoked to share waves with lady sliders. They bring a unique and beautiful and gentler energy to surfing culture; it is a privilege and a pleasure and, above all, an inspiration to share time in the ocean with sea sisters.”
Shop the looks seen in "Intimasea" HERE!
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A really amazing life-changing trip never gets stale in your memory — flipping back through the photos takes us there all over again. We've probably watched this first teaser video of our journey through Italy a million times already and hope that you can feel like you're right there with us when you watch it too.
Special thanks to cast and crew: Luca Merli, Natalia Resmini, Jenayl Peters, Mele Saili, Giovanni Sbrokked Barberis, Ale Ponzanelli, Naitsirc Tian, Betta Dal Bello, Enrico Gorrea, Amanda Chinchelli, Chimmy and Grandma.
Filmed in Sicily and Tuscany, with still photos by Onde Nostre.
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| Mele and Jenayl. Photo by Onde Nostre. |
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| Ahoy! Photo by Onde Nostre. |
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| Amanda, Chimmy and Betta. Photo by Onde Nostre. |
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| Taking a break. Photo by Onde Nostre. |
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| Mele and Jenayl in Italy. Photo by Onde Nostre. |
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| Thanks to the crew and our guides! Photo by Onde Nostre. |
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| Mele and Jenayl in Italian style. Photo by Onde Nostre. |
KEEP TRAVELING WITH US THROUGH ITALY
Everyone has been asking for it. It’s finally, almost here… the Seea neoprene wetsuit collection! The master plan of Seea has always been to eventually offer neoprene pieces that have extra protection, warmth and the signature Seea retro-meets-modern style. In addition to a neoprene wetsuit jacket and neoprene surf pants made in collaboration with Reunion wetsuits, this Summer we will be releasing Seea spring suits that will be made in the U.S.A.
As a sneak peek for the new styles, we teamed up with photographer Shaun Fenn. We were moved by his stunning portrait photography and are excited to share the gorgeous, cinematic teaser video he made featuring Seeababes Mele, Danica and Luki testing out the product for fit and function perfection.
Look out for the pre-order form coming soon!
As you can tell from these behind the scenes shots, we sure had fun with this one, but as a disclaimer - no cute dogs were harmed during the filming of this clip, and yes, smoking is still...]]>
As you can tell from these behind the scenes shots, we sure had fun with this one, but as a disclaimer - no cute dogs were harmed during the filming of this clip, and yes, smoking is still bad for you, so don't do it! :)
It's finally out - enjoy!!
Huge thanks to:
Tiffany, Alison, Mele, Esther, Donnica, Meredith, Amy, Sophie, Thomas, Brian, Boot and Baby Blue
photos by Alison Beachem
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