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 […]