Surfing How-To and Surf Therapy

Why Surfing and Yoga Belong in Your Wellness Toolkit

Why Surfing and Yoga Belong in Your Wellness Toolkit

Recently, Surf Brigade gathered on the sand for a morning that started with warrior poses and ended with wipeouts - and somewhere in between, something powerful happened. Not just for...

7 Ways to Support Military Veterans' Mental Health in 2026

7 Ways to Support Military Veterans' Mental Health in 2026

The statistics are staggering. An estimated 11-20% of veterans who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom have PTSD in a given year. Veteran suicide rates remain significantly higher...

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Surfing: Gear, Tips, and How to Catch Your First Wave

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Surfing: Gear, Tips, and How to Catch Your First Wave

So you want to learn to surf. Whether you're a veteran looking to try something new, a military family exploring beach life, or anyone who's ever watched someone ride a...

Why Buying from Veteran-Owned Brands Matters More Than You Think

Why Buying from Veteran-Owned Brands Matters More Than You Think

You've seen the "veteran-owned" label on products before. Maybe you've bought something because of it, or maybe you scrolled past. But have you ever stopped to think about what that...

Surf Therapy for Veterans: How Riding Waves Is Changing Lives After Military Service

Surf Therapy for Veterans: How Riding Waves Is Changing Lives After Military Service

For thousands of military veterans across the country, the transition from active duty to civilian life is one of the hardest battles they'll ever face. The structure, purpose, and brotherhood...

Riding the Wave to Healing: How Surf Therapy Empowers Veterans

Riding the Wave to Healing: How Surf Therapy Empowers Veterans

A Proven Approach to Veteran Well-Being At Surf Brigade Foundation, we believe that healing doesn't always happen in a clinic—it can happen on a surfboard, with the ocean as a...

Surfing, Service, and Strength on the Osa Peninsula

Surfing, Service, and Strength on the Osa Peninsula

In early 2025, the Surf Brigade Foundation led a life-changing surf retreat for eight U.S. military veterans to the wild and beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica. Nestled at the southern tip...

How To Surf

How To Surf

Positioning and taking off on a surfboard are crucial skills for a surfer to catch and ride waves effectively. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how a surfer positions themselves and...

Surf Equipment

Surf Equipment

Surfboards are designed to allow a surfer to ride and maneuver on the surface of ocean waves. They come in various shapes and sizes, each with specific characteristics that influence...

What is Surf Therapy

What is Surf Therapy

Surf therapy has emerged as a powerful and innovative approach to address the unique challenges faced by military members and veterans in their journey towards physical and mental well-being. Surf...