Sunscreen is an absolute must these days for anyone spending time outside, but did you know that the type of sunscreen you choose can have a significant impact on the health of our oceans, reefs…
Paddling the Wild Gaviota Coast Paddle Sports Center runs a lot of special tours that take advantage of the magnificent landscape and natural resources of Santa Barbara (like our Full Moon Paddles and our History…
Paddle Sports Center and Wilderness Youth Project Team Up to Bring Enriching and Fun Programs to the Community One of the most satisfying aspects of running Paddle Sports Center is that it gives us the…
Today, the Waterfront is Santa Barbara’s crown jewel – a prosperous fishing industry, a busy harbor bustling with boats, gentle surf perfect for water sports, beaches stretching up and down the coast, shopping, restaurants and…
Adam Nagler is one of the most astoundingly determined and meticulously health conscious people you’ll meet in the harbor. He’s been a part of Santa Barbara’s local community for the last 18 years now, and…
The word calls to mind many things. To proceed readily. To have smooth continuity. To hang loose and billowing. To deform under stress without cracking —used especially of minerals or rocks. Or, “flow” can be…
It was late June and a warm night was about to fall. I had let the rest of the staff go home and I stood behind the counter, counting the sales for the day. I…
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is for everyone. Well, it can be for everyone. Sadly, there are those who become deterred after their first paddle and sign off on the ocean sport. So what exactly goes…
Everyone knows that with regular exercise comes a slew of health benefits ranging from weight loss to lower cholesterol and feeling more energized. Not everyone knows that you can amp up all those…
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) has vastly grown in popularity in recent years. With this surge of interest and ease of accessibility to rent or purchase a board, a large volume of people are experiencing the…