May 2013

"It can’t sink, it can’t sink, it can’t sink," were the words going through my mind, along with "help us Lord Jesus", and "trust your equipment". Bob is saying "don’t panic." He doesn't remember saying those words to me, but it helped me to remember not to panic. We're scared; I'm scared for my life and for the mission, especially the mission.

Shout! Your Story - Bryan Jennings
March/April 2013

Bryan Jennings grew up California and became a professional surfer at age 18. A few years later Bryan founded the Walking On Water surf camp to share his love of surfing and his faith in Jesus Christ. Now, it gone worldwide and reaches thousands through films, outreach events, surf camps, and international mission trips.

Shout! Your Story - Bethany Hamilton
January/February 2013

Through a violent shark attack that took her entire left arm, Bethany Hamilton is an inspiration to millions. The "Soul Surfer" has touched lives by her strength through tragedy and drive to return to pro surfing.  She continues to reach for the stars while solidly grounded in her faith.

Scuba Diving Action Cameras
By Matt Taylor
November/December 2012

Underwater photography is more popular than ever, with advancements in technology anyone with a modest budget and a love of diving can capture and relive their underwater explorations in high definition. Here are 3 action cameras, each of which has its own unique style and set of features, but won't break the bank.

Surfer
Serve's Up
By Andrew Morrell
November/December 2012

As I lay in my tent listening, a feeling of hope and excitement is ignited by a deep booming sound. The excitement is now welling up inside of me, so I hurriedly step into the stillness of a serene Caribbean dawn. Suddenly, I snap out of my stupor. "Breakfast, for how many? About forty. Choice of meat? Salami."

 

Christian surf lessons
Surf Missions Trifecta
By Jim McCleary
September/October 2012

It was 5am when I heard the dreaded alarm on my phone go off, but I knew it was going to be a great day. Yes, it was Crosswaves 2nd event for the year and we were partnering with "Pipeline to a Cure FL", an organization that works with kids who have Cystic Fibrosis.

Diver in front of an underwater wreck
Shout in Silence
By Tec Clark
July/August 2012

Flat seas and 100-foot visibility underwater dominate the crystal-clear blue-sky day as we descend onto the reef.   My student franticly points out fish after fish on his underwater identification slate as angelfish, wrasses, gobies, snappers, puffers, lobsters, parrotfish, and butterflyfish swirl all around us.