Mr. Kook

Mr. Kook is a recent surfer who is slowly but surely emerging from kook-dom. He'll been dishing to new surfers with an irreverent approach to surfing etiquette and all things kooky.

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Dailystoke goes to Mainland Mexico: Toobs ensue

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When my old buddy Chris suggested I jump on a last minute $300 flight to Colima, on the central West Coast of Mainland Mexico, I really couldn't give him any answer but, "How big of boards should I bring?" "Well, give the fact that we're going to … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in The Azores: Surf Spot Rundown, Go Get It!

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Another Dailystoke writer and I spent a week in the island paradise of The Azores.  What blew us away on our visit to the Portuguese island chain, was how high the "waves to surfers ratio" was.  Not that there are many surfers on the island to … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in The Azores: Cook in a Volcano? Sure!

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The fourth day my travel companion and I spent on the beautiful island of Sao Miguel, we shared one of the most memorable and unique experiences in our lifetimes.  I don't throw that phrase around lightly either.  Both of us have traveled the world … [Read more...]

The Atmosphere Jacket Giveaway Winner Is…

Allen Laine of Massachusetts wins the Atmosphere jacket.  Congrats Allen, its freezing up there in Boston you need it.  Keep checking back for more great giveaways at dailystoke.com the #1 site on the 'net for surf gear giveaways. … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in The Azores: Paradise, Even When It’s Flat

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As you've probably surmised from the previous posts, there is unlikely to be a lack of surf while you visit this island paradise.  That being said, with open ocean conditions, shifty winds, wild tide swings, only so much paddling you can do before … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in the Azores: Go, You Won’t Regret It

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Now, I had heard of this little volcanic island chain in the middle of The Atlantic Ocean, but amongst all of the worldly traveled surfers I know, I've never even heard of anyone going there.  Imagine a 500 year old charming Portuguese city and … [Read more...]

Louis of Sunny Isles Beach FL Wins the Dry Dudz Boardshorts!

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Stoke community member Louis of Sunny Isles Beach FL wins the Dry Dudz Boardshorts.  Louis, post a comment to confirm you're still alive. You're welcome again from the 'stoke.com.  The #1 site on the net for surf gear giveaways. … [Read more...]

3 More Lucky Giveaway Winners: Mt Theory Sunglasses

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The winners of the MT THEORY sunglass giveaway are: NEZUMIIRO of Redding, CA MASONG18 of Houston, TX S.DONOVAN of Manassas, VA Post a comment to claim your prize! ...and rumor has it we'll be giving away a SURF TRIP FOR 2 to a warm … [Read more...]

Breaking News: Dailystoke Hooks Up With Alana Blanchard!

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For an interview...we got all the dirt!  Check back soon (we're working as fast as we can). … [Read more...]

Surf Frankenstorm 2012! Live from Rockaway Beach, NY

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                              Surf anyone?  Who says the east coast doesn't get any waves?  We're off to surf -- hope to make it … [Read more...]