Billy Otto adjusting pedals playing guitar

THE BEAUTIFUL MADNESS OF BILLY OTTO

Billy Otto, our first Varuna Ambassador, takes us down the rabbit hole with his new track “Chemical Reimagined,” available for streaming November 25.

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People sitting on a cliff watching surfing at sunset in the desert

WHEN YOU SURF FOR THRILLS, NOT BILLS

Sure, pro surfing is great ‘n all, but have you ever watched underground chargers dominate at a remote desert break?

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Bells Beach, Torquay, VIC featured on a Varuna blog post

UNDERPREPARED & OUT OF MY DEPTH

How my first surf at Bells Beach changed my relationship with the ocean, surfing and my own limitations.

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Man carrying Varuna wooden surfboard on a cliffside, black and white

Performance Review: What makes a good surfer?

What makes a good surfer, good? Is it the quality of their surfboard or their connection to the elements around them?

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Three Varuna surfboards standing against a rock next to ocean. Varuna surfboards are some of the best wooden surfboards available

Top 5 Best Wooden Surfboards of 2021

In an industry where landfill is proving to be our most prominent legacy, here’s the top 5 wooden surfboard brands that are changing our relationship with eco-conscious water crafts.

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