Decolonize The Surf
Crellin, D. (2023). Decolonize the surf.
The "Decolonizing the Surf" movement in California seeks to challenge and transform the historically exclusionary and colonial narratives that have dominated the surf culture in the state. Surfing, often romanticized as a free and egalitarian activity, has a history intertwined with colonialism, especially in the U.S., where indigenous peoples' connections to the ocean were disrupted by colonization and the commercialization of coastal lands. There are instances of what are considered swear words in the videos- pay attention to the audio recordings.
