Global community for gay and lesbian surfers
As a grom hiding my sexuality, I scoured the internet to learn about other gay surfers. Not just any surfer, though, but a renowned professional. I needed a role model. Growing up, all I could think was “I surely cannot be the only gay professional surfer?” It hurt having no one to aspire to be like. […]
Written by Craig Butler
I had an idea that could be hugely beneficial for the development of surfing in Ireland. Whilst chatting to a very dominant Irish surfer (who is in the closet) this morning, he told me how much he would love to be able to attend Dublin gay pride in June. It got me thinking… There is […]
Written by Craig Butler
Words by Craig Butler, 7x Irish national champion I’m at a place in my life right now that would have made me panic just a couple of years ago. Shit, if someone even mentioned the word “gay’’ around me, I would go red in the face and start to sweat. I don’t know how I got here, […]
Written by Craig Butler
Outsports interviews pro who feared people would stereotype him Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 2 December, 2015 – Since “Out in the Lineup”, the documentary about gay and lesbian surfers, has travelled globally to a warm receptions at various film festivals, there has been more focus on the issue of surf culture and its acceptance, or […]
Written by Craig Butler
This is Craig Butler, he is an openly gay professional surfer from Ireland and is trying his best to qualify for the world longboard tour, please read his post and if you can support him please do here, every little bit helps. Go Get em Craig!!! World Surf Tour Qualifying Events 2016 Hey, my name […]
Written by Craig Butler
I want to share something with you. To some of you this may come as a bit of a shock and to others it may of been a… Posted by Craig Butler Surfer on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Written by Craig Butler
