Wottermen Chronicles

Two of our styles were recently reviewed by the “Lone Swimmer”, an Irish open water swimmer who writes a popular swim blog. The name arose because of the Open Water Rule Number One, Never Swim Alone. However, most of his swimming was alone. He began to share information and knowledge to every level of swimmer on his…

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On a planet where everything is connected, the health of our oceans is intimately linked to social and economic well-being. About 8 million tons of plastic enters the ocean every year (Jambeck et al., 2015). Part of this accumulates in 5 areas where currents converge: the gyres. At least 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic…

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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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by Richie Balta The Pacific Coast Championship was held in Central California at Cambria beach. Eighty competitive divers from along the whole Coast of California showed up to compete. It was by far the biggest PCC in the history of this meet. Ryan Moore and Scott Blumer called me two months ago asking if I…

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Names: Emily Callahan and Amber Jackson  Occupation: Co-founders, head explorers for Blue Latitudes // Project Scientist We are two San Diego natives, and aren’t your typical diving duo, diving on active Oil Platforms off the coast of California to explore the artificial reefs growing there with a goal to conserve these unique ecosystems by…

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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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When we first saw a handmade Grain wooden surfboard on Instagram, we were mesmerized. The craftsmanship and smooth wood finish was just like buttah. A few months later, we weirdly enough found ourselves only miles from the farm where all the magic happens. We decided to drop in and bug them and they couldn’t have…

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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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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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Monster And Sea, A West Coast Clothing Company, Is Organizing A 24 Hour Relay-style Paddle This April To Benefit Families Who Have Been Effected By Cancer. By Troy Nebeker Over goes the hand, banging, searching for that sliver of a button called snooze. Genius design really. By the time you find it, you are beyond…

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The Coney Island Polar Bear Club competed in the first U.S. Winter Swimming Championships on Saturday, February 21st, 2015  in Lake Memphremagog near Newport, Vt. The event drew swimmers from around the world to race in icy water that was below 32 degrees F (brrrr!!!). Want to know more? Check out US Winter Swimming Association and of course the…

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I am not sure how many times I have told the story of our salty beginnings, but it goes something like this: My partner and I are water people. We both grew up near unsalted water. As soon as we were both old enough to pay our own rent, we both moved closer to…

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Meet the Coney Island Polar Bears!  They have been putting their Surf-fur waterproof parkas to the ultimate field tests this winter, keeping their club members warm and happy on the beaches of Brooklyn and all the way across the globe in Jinan, China. “You have to qualify to become an official member of our club,” advocated Coney Island Polar…

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A story adapted from the tales of Gary Mortimer. MEET THE THREE AMIGOS! One day last year, Gary Mortimer was sitting on the beach with his friend Mark Geraghty shooting the bull after paddling around the island at Lake Havasu. Suddenly, Gary had an idea only a true adventurer could inspire: paddle an OC1 the length of the…

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San Diego’s House of Scuba instructor and athlete Bethy Driscoll takes off her Surf-fur Water Parka on an arctic cold day. What she does next will surprise you. 

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Yesterday fashion stylist and SoCal local Sally Lyndley came out with a video showing viewers 5 Ways to Style a Surf Fur Parka. She writes: “The Surf Fur parka is my favorite coat of the season, especially for every day wear. It’s warm but light and also is a killer wind breaker.  In this episode…

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