Indian surf journalist (left) owning William Finnegan.
Indian surf journalist (left) owning William Finnegan.

Country of India confirmed to be producing best surf journalists on earth

"Standing on the surfboard, her bare feet held a steady grip, while a simple anklet quietly added a touch of grace to the athletic scene."

Surf journalism is a noble, though extremely difficult, art. How to capture the dynamics, feeling, nuances of wave riding in words? The immense presence of a Kelly Slater in simple phrases? And all for mostly illiterate readers? “Extremely difficult” a vast understatement with only a very few champions of the genre. Nick Carroll, for one. Jamie Brisick, for two. The entire Indian subcontinent, for three.

In a shock to some, the Golden Sparrow proved itself, once again, to be very tip top, most recently with an examination of Bollywood actress Rukmini Vasanth’s Instagram snaps.

The 28-year-old had gone surfing and was described thusly by a leading culture outlet:

Country Of India Confirmed To Be Producing Best Surf Journalists On Earth 2

In the surfing picture, Rukmini chose a snug diving suit in shades of deep blue and purple, letting it blend with the restless waves around her. Tied hair, practical yet stylish, giving her an adventurous, youthful vibe. Standing on the surfboard, her bare feet held a steady grip, while a simple anklet quietly added a touch of grace to the athletic scene.

The “simple anklet quietly adding a touch of grace” a leash, or legrope, I think. In any case, more poetry than I’ve written in many many years.

Sorry.

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nyc surfing golden boy
nyc surfing golden boy
11 months ago

these pajeets are taking over everywhere. wouldnt be suprised if ian cairns is the coach of team india at next isa games. i hate these dirty scammers

Happy Camper
Happy Camper
11 months ago

Considering their exceptional skills with phone banks, would you expect anything less?

Chas, in an effort to redeem your journalistic prowess, can you please craft a description of your favorite Indian curry?

channelbottom
channelbottom
11 months ago

My leggie also snapped this morning. I think the curse of that article yesterday is causing havoc.

On on the positive side, it snapped on the non-board end, leaving me with a simple anklet which quietly added a touch of grace to the athletic scene as I staggered up onto the sand.

Com Turren
Com Turren
11 months ago
Reply to  channelbottom

literally what happened to me yesterday as well. If Chas’s articles are capable of manifesting, we need him to publish a story about how a BG commenter won the lottery

Picard Madeoff
Picard Madeoff
11 months ago

I see what you did here however veiled it may be BUT tech bros and MAGA will come after you! And of course we also see the veiled comparison of Rukmini Vasanth to Mika Dora. So transparent.

Stick man
Stick man
11 months ago

“My name is B.E.N.
I spell it Ben.” – Ben ____

@surfads
@surfads
11 months ago

“A simple anklet quietly added a touch of grace to the athletic scene.” https://uploads.disquscdn.c…

Picard Madeoff
Picard Madeoff
11 months ago
Reply to  @surfads

Is she single? SHHH, don’t tell Mrs Madeoff!

Barrelled
Barrelled
11 months ago
Reply to  Picard Madeoff

That would be Lindsay Lohan sir.

Picard Madeoff
Picard Madeoff
11 months ago
Reply to  Barrelled

I wonder if she’d join me for a session at Surf in Abu Dhabi?

Barrelled
Barrelled
11 months ago
Reply to  Picard Madeoff

She doesn’t look like that at all anymore. I recommend a hard pass.

Picard Madeoff
Picard Madeoff
11 months ago
Reply to  Barrelled

That makes me feel better as I’d hate to give up half to Mrs Madeoff for an inferior surf session!

Com Turren
Com Turren
11 months ago
Reply to  Barrelled

The years have not been kind…

https://uploads.disquscdn.c…

Skippy
Skippy
11 months ago
Reply to  @surfads

Legend


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