Blogs

  • RIP Adam “BIFF” D’Esposito: GoFundMe for Adam’s Family

    https://www.gofundme.com/in-our-heart-adam-quotbiffquot-d039esposito It is with a heavy heart that we share that our Brother, Son, Father and Friend, Adam “Biff” D’Esposito, is no longer with us. […]

  • Fiji 2018 by Brian McArthur

    Bula! Reminiscing about Fiji? Here’s a recap of our SMA conference on Tavarua to keep you buzzing till next year. When: June 30-July 7, 2018 […]

  • Hurricane Lane

    Hawaii is bracing for a huge hurricane.  Please if you are located on the islands, we know it is tempting to surf, but please, remember […]

  • Sunscreen Ban

    Recent research shows that oxybenzone and octinoxate are detrimental to coral growth and increase the rate of coral bleaching. They are also shown to damage […]

  • Nica Heartbeat is Opening

    Nica Heartbeat is getting ready to open.  We have been helping consult with Nica Heartbeat on supplies and volunteers.  Nica Heartbeat will service the area […]

  • Siargao Training

      Siargao Update Island Doctors PH has continued to help train the residents of Siargao on BLS and wound care.  The SMA has donated two […]

  • Barefoot Doctors by Michael Allen

      This month, our West Coast Director taught the Barefoot doctor course of Wilderness Surfing First Aid to seven instructors preparing to teach the Surf Camp […]

  • Jellyfish stings: Can we stop peeing on each other now?

    Jellyfish stings: Can we stop peeing on each other now? by Barbara Kozminski We’ve all heard some weird first aid advice for jellyfish stings. For […]

  • Support Our Member IronMan

    NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Wayne Warrington wwarrington@hotmail.com 808-221-6414  Local Athlete to Compete in IRONMAN World Championships for Cancer Cures   The Leukemia & […]

  • Fiji Scholarship

    The SMA hosts conferences in Fiji, surfs at Tavarua, and helps with the local villages; but that’s not all, we also sponsor scholarships too. Paula […]