People have been looking at me strange my entire life after I’ve explained my weekend, morning, or vacation. The most common reaction to how I spend my free time is “Why?’ and I know I am not alone. We proudly wear those expressions of bewilderment as badges of honor. Surf and Adventure has always been …
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Vacation Uncomfortably
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Local Knowledge: Sandbridge
Not everyone gets their vacation jollies from planting their toes underneath an umbrella by the sea. Even those of us that dream away our afternoons dreaming of sitting seaside in Sandbridge will still want to do something else after a couple of sedentary days in the sand. Luckily for you, Sandbridge boasts a wide variety …
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Weather or not to get out
This week has showcased how nasty weather or the constant threat of nasty weather can have a disastrous effect on people who live outdoors and the forecast doesn’t look much better. While water temps slowly rise out of the winter freeze, we need all the sun that we can get. Camping becomes a a game …
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Flashback Friday: Autumn Paddle on Back Bay
Photos by Shaun Devine. Words by John Streit. This set of photos flashes us back to our current season — autumn — a few years back for a photo shoot in Muddy Creek for our Surf & Adventure/Ocean Rentals annual guide book. Fall time on Back Bay is a special time of year when the …
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August Paddling Tours
Photos & words by John Streit. Summer is in full swing and our Back Bay paddling tours have been cruising off our boat dock nearly every morning so far this month! We’ve been fortunate enough to have our stormy start to summer give way to beautiful, classic midsummer weather — though not as hot and …
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Midsummer SUP Tours
Words & photos by John Streit. While kayaking is by far the most popular activity on our Back Bay waterway, there’s no better vantage point for witnessing the wonderful nature behind our shop than on your own two feet — on a standup paddleboard. Our SUP tours are also a great value, as we provide …
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Sandbridge Paddle Fest & Expedition: 9/26/15
We’re beyond stoked to announce our most ambitious project to date: our adoption of the Sandbridge Paddle Fest and the addition of the Surf & Adventure Expedition and festival site at Little Island Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015! The inaugural Sandbridge Paddle Fest was held in 2013 with a very strong community and competitor …
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False Cape Retreat Recap: June 20
Photos by Robbie Hickman. Words by John Streit. Further proof that False Cape is a small-wave oasis can be found no further than the below gallery from the lens of Virginia Beach photographer Robbie Hickman, who joined the crew of our June 20 False Cape Retreat. While the surf back in Sandbridge was hardly rideable …
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Savings Inside, Fun & Adventure Outside!
We’re offering special deals for our website viewership family! Summer is right around the corner, and Surf and Adventure Co. is stoked to share our love of the outdoors with our valued customers! In the spirit of the warmer, longer days ahead, we’re offering preseason discounts that can be used throughout the summer on our outdoor …
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Retreat to False Cape
Photos by Shaun Devine. Words by John Streit. For so many reasons, False Cape State Park is one of our favorite places on Earth — we’re just blessed to have it be in our backyard! We return for another co-ed False Cape Retreat this Saturday with conditions very similar to those seen in these photos …
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