Contributors

Andrew Black

Surfer/Occupation Unknown

Andrew used to work on and in gardens, construction sites, sailboats, magazines and the internet. Then he sold everything, bought a one-way ticket and let the rest reveal itself through... Read more

Jocelyn Black

Jocelyn Black is the Founder of Karma Surf Travel, a travel group creating epic experiences for women in surf and adventure travel. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada and landlocked... Read more

Matthew Blackett

Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards, Coventry University ProfileArticles

Matthew Blackett completed his PhD at King’s College, London, where he utilised his computing and geographic skills in the remote sensing of earthquakes and volcanoes. Following this, he completed a... Read more

David Blackwell

Writer

David Blackwell is a middle-aged snowboarder, surfer, wakeboarder and rubbish skateboarder from Pembrokeshire, UK. He's a goofyfoot, except when surfing right-hand point breaks, and has spent 30 years riding waves... Read more

Wolfgang Blackwood

Surfer/Photographer

I'm 18 years of age, and I live on the tiny island of Cape Hatteras, NC. Living there my whole life has truly been a blessing. It's allowed me to... Read more

Johnny Blades

The Inertia Rock & Roll Scientist

Johnny Blades is The Inertia's Rock 'n Roll Scientist. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, he spent much of his youth listening to the radio and going to 7-11. The slacker... Read more

Veronika Blanar

Yoga and Surf Instructor | Social Media and Business Development Manager

Veronika was born in Slovakia, spending a fair part of her life living and studying in the UK. After graduating from university, Veronica decided to go on a search for... Read more

Luiz Blanco

Photographer

Luiz lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil and is 28 years old. He has a degree in Journalism but has been a photographer for the last ten years. He is... Read more

Tia Blanco

Professional Surfer

ia Blanco is a professional surfer and vegan athlete currently competing on the Women's World Qualifying Series. Born in Puerto Rico, Blanco spent her early teen years in Hawaii and... Read more

Robert Blasiak

Research Fellow in Ocean Management, Stockholm University

Robert is a researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Centre and a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo’s Laboratory of Global Fisheries Science. Blasiak's work focuses on aspects of international... Read more

Etan Blatt

Videographer and Editor/NYC Firefighter

Etan Blatt grew up spending his summers in Long Beach, New York where he naturally developed a love of the ocean and water sports. From a young age his zeal... Read more

Jason Blevins

Writer

Jason Blevins is an award-winning columnist for the Denver Post. He covers outdoor adventure---the pursuit of as well as the business side. He skis, pedals, paddles and occasionally boogies in... Read more

Lauren Blickley

Marine Biologist/Writer/Surfer

Lauren Blickley is a Marine Biologist/surfer girl based on the island of Maui. She holds a B.S. in Marine Science and Biology from the University of Miami (Florida), and a... Read more

Naomi Blik

Writer, Filmmaker, Student

Naomi Blik is awkward and uncomfortable on land, but thrives in the water. She's a senior at the University of California, Santa Barbara, studying Communication, Spanish, and Writing. She has... Read more

Sami Bloom

Sami Bloom is a Health Coach and Yoga Instructor from Bondi Beach Australia, currently completing a degree in Nutritional Medicine. Previously a lawyer, her own health complications prompted her to... Read more