This narrative explores an adventurous surfing expedition to the volcanic nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony historically defined by its lush plantation agriculture and cacao production. The authors navigate the challenges of the island's dilapidated infrastructure and colonial remnants to uncover pristine, previously unsurveyed waves, such as those found near a high-security Voice of America broadcast facility. A central theme of the text is the cultural exchange between the professional explorers and the local youth, culminating in the group discovering a powerful reef break at the equator. The journey concludes with a gesture of sustainable craftsmanship, as the team shapes a custom wooden surfboard for the village children

This narrative chronicles an exploratory expedition to South Korea’s Jeju Island, where a team of surfers sought to document unridden waves during the peak of the Pacific typhoon season. Facing initial hurdles such as language barriers and expensive accommodation, the group bypassed luxury hotels in favour of a traditional minbak, which allowed them to immerse themselves in the local culture and wait for the ideal swell. Their patience was rewarded when a powerful storm system generated significant surf, leading them to discover a previously unsurfed reef break near a small fishing harbour. By naming this new location "Squid Point," the explorers successfully fulfilled their mission of mapping the island’s potential

This travelogue follows an expedition through Sierra Leone to document the country’s emerging surf culture and discover unmapped waves in remote coastal regions. The journey begins on the Freetown Peninsula, where the team engages with the local Bureh Surf Club, a community-led initiative fostering tourism and sport through board rentals and lessons. The narrative then shifts to a more rugged exploration of the Turtle Islands, an isolated archipelago governed by traditional societal structures and accessible only by private boat. Through the guidance of a long-term French resident, the authors provide historical context regarding the nation’s civil war recovery while successfully identifying pristine sandbar waves that had never been previously surfed.