Virginia is for Surfers

Description

Virginia is for Surfers is a big, rowdy love letter to the salty tribe that turned a fickle stretch of Atlantic coastline into the heart of East Coast surf culture. This isn’t a dry history lesson—it’s a 224-page, hardbound riot of hilarious stories, deep-dive interviews, and jaw-dropping photos. Author Jason Borte (himself a VB local and surf vet) dodges clichés and paddles straight into the heart of the Virginia Beach lineup, spotlighting everyone from frothing groms to salty legends. It’s personal, irreverent, and visually stunning.

With portraits by ace photographer Andrew Tonra, unseen gems from surf archives, and bonus galleries from VB’s most iconic shooters, VIRGINIA IS FOR SURFERS will slap your coffee table with $79 worth of style, soul, and stoke. Laugh, reminisce, and maybe even wax up your board—this book’s got enough juice to make even the flattest day feel epic.

Releases late summer 2025   |   224 pages   |   Hardbound