Stormrider with Bruce Sutherland

On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, our guest is Bruce Sutherland, co-author of the iconic Stormrider Guidebooks. We discuss the origins of Bruce's surf travel adventures, the indispensable role of the Stormrider Guide in global surf exploration, and the meticulous process of documenting surfing spots worldwide. Bruce shares anecdotes of surf trips, the influence of urban surfers, and details on the new digital version of the Stormrider Guide. We also delve into his commitment to environmental causes, surf culture evolution, and future plans for the guide. This episode is a deep dive into the heart of surf exploration and the ongoing mission to connect and educate the global surf community.

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The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network.

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Music: 
Artist: The Doors
Song: Riders on the Storm
Album: The Very Best of The Doors

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
02:05 The Legendary Stormrider Guidebooks
02:51 Meet Bruce Sutherland04:07 Bruce's Surfing Journey
05:20 Ollie's Adventures and Misadventures
07:40 Bruce's Move to the UK
10:04 Early Surfing Influences
15:05 The Impact of Surf Tourism
23:23 Discovering the Bono Wave
33:49 The Birth of the Stormrider Guide
42:11 Crackpot Ideas and Wave Pools
44:56 Challenges of Digital Transition
46:12 Gathering Surfing Information
57:33 Environmental Commitment
01:02:03 Surfing Culture and Access Issues
01:13:00 Future of Stormrider Guide

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