In the world of surf media, the Surf Journal is beyond reproach.

Over the past decade, you have heard me ask my guests, what surf media do you follow?

And the almost universal answer is, of course, I subscribe to the Surf's Journal. In stark contrast to modern times, the

journal is never attempted to influence surfing, but rather it is served as a reflection of surfing.

Almost always with unexpected stories and profiles and writers, Steve Pezman is the man responsible for this gift to surfing,

but right behind him and perhaps more responsible for a longer period of time is today's guest,

Scott Hewlett. Hewlett is a fourth generation San Diego who grew up obsessed with surfing,

surf magazines, surfers, and surf travel, and he found a way

to make it his lifestyle. He has served as the editor of the Surfers Journal from 1999 to 2019,

and he has maintained a role there ever since as creative director. Just last week, he has published a new book,

Flo Violento, a collection of over 30 years of published works and a ballad to decades spent

traveling the world in pursuit of surf. You can grab your copy at the Surfersjournal.com.

Members get a discount. So if you aren't already a

member, set up the membership first and then get that discount on the book. We recorded this

conversation at the Surfers Journal headquarters in San Clemente, California. And this day was

made possible with support from our industry partners, the Surf Rider Foundation, Real Water Sports,

Vayer Watches, and RARC.

The Ocean needs more friends, and for 40 years, the Surf Rider Foundation has been

dedicated to protecting and restoring the ocean's health.

So become a member and support the mission.

Get involved at surf rider.org.

Ocean health is vital for surfers, but it's also vital for human health. So your engagement and awareness is crucial, surf rider.org. Rork is our clothing partner, and they just launched

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