Wacky Wednesday: The Line Up

Whilst sitting out at backline, bobbing up & down in the swell, we often cast our eyes over a classically crowded lineup. Whilst scanning the group of surfers one can notice the array of different individuals who have shown up to do the same thing. Examining some of the usual, unusual and, on occasion, downright terrifying characters that populate this blue savanna we begin to become a custom to the lads and lasses that give the line up its character. At the end of the day,  whether we like it or not, just like that weird cousin we all have, these people of the sea are family.  Introducing the 5th character in: THE LINE UP   Words by Glen Drysdale/ Illustrations by Studio Kronk Never before have so many embraced a new movement as quickly as the SUPer, which is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. The SUP’s meteoric rise in popularity is due to its accessibility for people of all ages to get into the water and be a part of the action, thanks to a learning curve that’s seemingly quicker and easier than that of surfing. And therein lies the problem: It’s far from easy. At first glance, […]