Wottermen Chronicles

If you haven’t already heard, Surf-fur has a new product out this month that is a collaboration with a local yoga brand, Seavibes! All the design ...

“First listen, then learn, then practice.” Yogi Teabag If you have ever had the pleasure of drinking a delicious Yogi Tea, I am sure you have noticed the really profound saying on the paper tab attached to the end of the string. The other day, mine had the above saying on it. It made me…

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We get a lot of our awesome Wottermen sending us photos in places all over the world doing their thing in Surf-furs. We live for these photos! This post is dedicated to those Watermen who BRAVE THE ELEMENTS and remain calm and awesome in any type of weather and any temperature of water. Keep living…

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Every three to five years, driven by a reversal in the trade winds, an El Niño, a huge bulge of warm water under a blanket of tropical storms, hits the western most extension of South America, burying the cool Humboldt Current and dropping heavy rains on Peru and Ecuador, often around Christmas–hence the name El…

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Growing up on a farm in Maui with her freediving father taught Kim Werner how to live a sustainable lifestyle. The family lived in small house where she following her dad out to the ocean while he hunted daily. Fast forward many years and she became a trained chef which brought her back to her family’s…

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If you share in our ocean trivia geekiness, you would have liked or shared our posts about various sea life on our social media pages. We scour the Internet for crazy new stuff we have yet to see as well as look for information on our favorite sea life. If you have any suggestions or would…

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In this post, we will explain the definition of Hypothermia and how to stop it from ruining your watery experience. If you just want to get right to the point, go get yourself a Surf-fur Waterparka and make sure you wear it before and after immersion in water (any water below  75 degrees can cause Hypothermia)…

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Now that we got your attention with this gross photo, read the article about Surfer’s Ear by our guest blogger, Dr. David Baglow. However, don’t be fooled by the title. Surfer’s Ear should be called Watermen’s Ear because even divers and swimmers can get it! Anyone who’s ears are exposed to cold water consistently and over…

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From Hoover Dam into Lake Mohave By Gary Mortimer It was mid-February, the weather had been mild and the decision had been made to paddle on the Colorado River from the Hoover Dam and on through Lake Mohave. After researching the options of getting to the river right below the dam, we hired an outfitter from Boulder City, NV to…

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Three months ago,  I finally decided to join an outrigger team. It’s an ass kicking workout with 5 other people in a skinny boat powered by aloha spirit!  Its as close to feeling like you are part of the ocean as surfing or SCUBA/free diving. The boat sits deep in the waves and every paddle…

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Warmth Ambassador Program The Surf-fur Warmth Ambassador program is extended to unique individuals in various water communities who embody the Wotterman lifestyle and live our culture. We value their community involvement and dedication. We want you to apply to be the newest member of the Wottermen Ambassador Team and work with us to spread the…

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As I was doing some important water research, I noticed a common theme among all types of water sport…it is imperative to maintain your body heat before, during and after your sport. I am sure everyone reading this can remember a time when they were out enjoying themselves in the water until it came time to get…

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