May 5, 2026

Redo Market

 

 

Redo Market is a vintage show and marketplace in Southern California showcasing more than 200 vendors with an eclectic mix of surf, skate, clothing, jewelry, home goods, art, and more. Held in multiple locations in Orange County, the most recent in Dana Point took over four city blocks in the historic Lantern District, drawing more than 20,000 people. I was one of them, there for a Surfer Stories book signing in the middle of it all.

Redo Market is the brainchild of Randy Hild (top middle and below), a surf industry veteran with a storied career in action sports that spans more than 30 years. I first met him when I was an editor at Condé Nast during the launch of Sports for Women, when he was Global Creative Director at Quiksilver. Hild was the visionary force behind Roxy, building it into one of the largest and most influential brands in surf – and sparking my own enduring fascination with its history, culture, and style. Read More

 

April 27, 2026

The Photography Show

 

RUTH ORKIN | COUPLE IN MG, FLORENCE, 1951 | CAVALIER GALLERIES

 
The Photography Show Presented by AIPAD is the longest-running fair dedicated to photography in the world. Held annually at the landmark Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the show presents exhibitors from around the globe, showcasing an exciting and diverse mix of photographic works. In addition, the event features educational programming, artist talks, and cultural activations.

The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) was organized in 1979. With members in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe and Japan, the Association has become a unifying force in the field of photography.

Though the 2026 show is now closed, the photographs exhibited and more wonderful sport photographs are available at their respective galleries. Presented below are some of our favorites: Read More

 

April 22, 2026

Earth Day Earth Play

 

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Gear up for your spring and summer adventures with this Earth Day collection of stylish but technical apparel and accessories.

LEFT COLUMN: STIO DIVIDE SHIRT $79. Made with a blend of reclaimed organic cotton and recycled poly, the Divide shirt provides breathable and quick-drying performance in a relaxed button-down.

AMUNDSEN 3INCHER FIELD SHORTS $239. Designed for rugged outdoor use, these field shorts are crafted in extra strong, stretch Cordura from Sweden, and bolstered with waxed cotton canvas reinforcements from Scotland.

LEKI CRESSIDA FX CARBON TREKKING POLES now $169. Crafted from carbon, these women-specific Leki poles are strong, durable and lightweight, and fold down small for easy storage and transportation.

OUTDOOR RESEARCH HELIOS BUG HAT $74. With UPF 50+ protection and an integrated stowable bug mesh, the Helios delivers breathable, lightweight coverage that keeps you protected from all the elements. Read More

 

April 18, 2026

The Vending Machine Robot

 

 
Last week, a vending machine appeared in my office…

Not the typical clear-front dispensary with the usual snacks, or those upgraded coffee machines with cappuccino or latte offerings. This was something else: a supersized, sleek and modernized, all-in-one beverage machine. On the menu were matcha lattes, specialty fruit teas, and coffee drinks like Iced Caramel Cappucino and Hot Mocha– everything ordered and purchased through an app.

The machine is a product of G&A Robot, a Canadian company just entering the U.S. market. Their robotic beverage machines craft over 100 customizable drinks. Globally, there are already 450 machines stationed across Canada, the UK, and the Netherlands. This one, just installed in the co-working space we happen to share in New York City, is their first in the U.S. Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami are next.

Although it’s designed to be self-explanatory, Michael Lee, the G&A Robot CEO of America, who is heading up the U.S. expansion, walked me through how to order a beverage. I chose the Mango Milk Tea. Right away a big attraction was the ability to control the sugar level. A small detail, but one that felt very nutritionally now. Read More

 

April 15, 2026

Back to Basics

 

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Your spring essentials — the perfect tank, jeans, sneaker, jacket, and more — with a little extra style quotient. Make a cool and effortless transition from your workout to the rest of your day. 

LEFT COLUMN: CITIZENS OF HUMANITY ALESSIA WOOL AND CASHMERE-BLEND SWEATER $398; PRADA ROUTE LARGE CANVAS AND LEATHER TOTE $3350; CLOSED CROPPED UTILITY JACKET $565; DRIES VAN NOTEN LEATHER TRIMMED SUDE SNEAKERS $630

CENTER COLUMN: CELINE TRIOMPHE STAMP SUNGLASSES $550; FRANK AND EILEEN FAMOUS DENIM RELAXED BUTTON UP SHIRT $288; ISABEL MARANT BARTA COTTON UTILITY SKORT $690; BUCK MASON COASTAL LINEN RIB S/S HENLEY $158

RIGHT COLUMN: ALEX MILL 365 RIBBED TANK $68; CASABLANCA INDIGO BAGGY JEANS $820

 

April 13, 2026

Is Triathlon Camp the New Spa Vacation?

 
 
LUCY DANZIGER AT THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER POOL

 
For some people, the answer is yes!

Lucy Danziger and I have been friends, colleagues, and sport buddies for over 30 years. When she texted me pictures from a triathlon training camp, all excited and calling it her version of a spa vacation, I asked her to please write a story for SOS! Lucy, a former competitive triathlete who still loves to train like one, made me want to join her at the National Training Center (NTC) – and I’m not a triathlete (although I do enjoy all three sports). But as Lucy shares in her story, all are welcome here, from Olympic athletes to everyday athletes who just want to train like one…

Swim, Bike, Run, Bliss by Lucy Danziger

Some people dream of spa getaways — plush robes, cucumber water, and hours of pampering. Not me. My version of luxury? Three workouts a day — swim, bike, run — in any order, with little else on the schedule except eating and sleeping. So when I headed to a weeklong triathlon training camp at the National Training Center (NTC) in Clermont, Florida, it felt like I’d checked into paradise… just with a lot more sweat and “real” athletes everywhere you look.

Once upon a time I could call myself a competitive triathlete, since getting on the podium was a realistic goal and I would do about four long-course races a year, along with several shorter ones. But these days I’m just looking to get fit and healthy, have fun, and get back in the game, even if my “running” is now a steady trot due to an old ski injury and achy knee from surgery in my twenties. Everyone in triathlon has a strength (always biking for me) and a limiter (it used to be swimming, but now instead of getting out of the water with the backstrokers, I manage to arrive at my bike rack in the middle of the pack). Read More

 

April 11, 2026

Seed Oils: The Hot Topic

 

 

Last summer I hosted a dinner for my book, Surfer Stories. Asking my guests, world famous surfer Garrett McNamara and family among them, if they had any dietary restrictions, he said, “No seed oils, please”. This was the first time I’d heard that, but have increasingly since then, and noticed a trend with snack foods promoting their use of beef tallow instead of seed oils.

For many years, seed oils like safflower, corn, and canola were considered the healthy oil of choice, positioned as a better alternative to animal fats like butter, lard, beef tallow, and other saturated fats. In the 1950’s, the American Heart Association had recommended polyunsaturated fats from seed oils as part of a heart-healthy diet. But recently seed oils have come under fire — and now thought to be a far worse alternative.

In ancient societies, animal fats were the primary sources of fat in human diets. Their essential nutrients like fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, and omega-3 fatty acids, were crucial for various bodily functions, including brain development, immune function, and hormone regulation. Read More

 

April 9, 2026

Tee Time

 

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The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament has teed off at Augusta National Golf Club. With its rich tradition and history, this prestigious tournament, the first golf major of the year, captures worldwide attention — even among those who don’t golf. If you are one of those, this collection of golf apparel might even appeal to you with its cool everyday lifestyle vibe.

 
LEFT COLUMN: GFORE COZY DOUBLE KNIT CROPPED COLLARED JACKET $225; RALPH LAUREN RLX STRETCH TWILL 5-POCKET PANT $128; ADIDAS STAN SMITH SPIKELESS GOLF SHOES NOW $69.99

CENTER COLUMN: BIRDS OF GEORGIA CALL WHISTLE SET $128; MALBON MANUELA GLOVE $48; LACOSTE POLO COLLAR GOLF SWEATER $165

RIGHT COLUMN: TORY BURCH PICK STITCH STRETCH POLO DRESS $360; SUN DAY RED CASHMERE CREW $298; PINNED GOLF PIRSM + RANGEFINDER $259.99

 
 

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