A gooshy reflection on the theme of Jr. Waterman Camp, and Day 1/Week 1 2023 / Written by Ella Skrocki    Sunday had me sweating. The forecast was playing tricks,

On Christmas Day of 1960 in Centerville, Indiana, John “Jack” and Faith “Muzzy” Lewis presented the world with the most extraordinary gift; a beaming Beryl. It was quite fitting that

Autumn and winter bring freezing rain, snow squalls, gale-force winds and phenomenal freshwater surfing in Northern Michigan. Written and Photographed by Grant Piering “Winter surfing is not for the faint

“The Skrocki family has been selling boards, gear, and surfing camps and lessons since the shop’s inception, yet leading grassroots environmental campaigns and water safety classes have become dually important

Skrocki sisters share their love of the Great Lakes By Mae Stier “As Annabel said during our time together, “you respect what you love,” and the Skrocki sisters are helping

There are so many things to say about the insanely awesome team at The Public Works who so beautifully captured our story and made the process so natural and fun.

Super fun Skrocki sister podcast with Mappy Hour‘s Erica Zazo “A Q&A with Ella and Annabel Skrocki, sister surfers from Northern Michigan, who share what it’s like to ride freshwater

Written by Emily Hopcian / Photographs by Beth Price Photography “Conversations and moments shared with these friends, both in person and digital, create a meaningful feeling of home that transcends

A fun collaboration with our friends next door at Huntington Bank. An ode to the hard times that challenge us to think outside the box. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, as

“Against the Current explores the impact invasive carp are having on Southern and Midwestern waters and the threat they pose to the Great Lakes and their connected waters by sharing

Women at Shred Camp discover inner peace and strength while having fun on the water. Photos by Beth Price Photography///Written By Amy S. Eckert /// July 31, 2020 Highlighting the

Dan Schetter called on a stormy Thursday night. “Ella, you guys gotta get up here!” The legend had a new, fancy set of cameras on him for the weekend swell

ELLA: “We’re kind of a wild bunch here on the Great Lakes.” Listen to our quick, fun interview with Dan Wanschura of Interlochen Public Radio while we wrangled ourselves into neoprene

Hear about our favorite post-surf spots to grab grub with David Boylan of Lick the Plate.  

Written by Lucinda Hahn, this fabulous piece in the New York Times captures a trip to Northern Michigan so beautifully, and even features a visit to Sleeping Bear Surf &

“The Skrockis welcome people from around the world into a close-knit surfing community in the tiny Lake Michigan village of Empire, just like they’ve always belonged.” Written by our dear

The Weird Waves Podcast popped in the shop and sat down with Ella Skrocki to talk Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak, females in the water, and all things surf, safety,

“Such harsh winters drive most of us indoors for warmth. For a dedicated and passionate group of female surfers, these cold-weather storms are a call to run, surfboards in hand,

Surf Instructor, Reiss Skrocki takes a few students from the Leelanau School out for a lesson. Check out the video! 

A beautiful perspective piece by 2 x Shred Camper Katherine Graham of Lake Effect Co. of her experience at Shred Camp: Great Lakes.

An ode to the multi-day paddleboard adventure that strengthened our love for the inland waterways of the Great Lakes region, our bond with the ecosystem, and that amidst our tribe.

“A tribe of Great Lakes surfer women are the happiest campers when they head to the Au Sable to paddleboard, rest and repeat.” The trip of a lifetime, collectively incapsulated

The cold adds a certain element to the adrenaline rush that one can’t find while surfing the warm waters of summer. Writer Daniel Shepler followed Jake Therrien out to the

Then 21 year old Ella talks surf in the heart of winter in Marquette while going to school at Northern Michigan University. “When I find the motivation to get out

Six Northern Michigan surfers talk about why they love to surf in the Lake Michigan waves. by Heather Johnson Durocher | Jul 17, 2015 “I used to sit on the

“We just saw this void that needed to be filled,” Skrocki said. “Taking what we thought was a huge leap of faith has been this wonderful birth of a really

We always love reading Amanda Monthei’s words and seeing from her perspective. A beautiful take on the scene in Northern Michigan. “Surfing on the Great Lakes draws more adventurous surfers

The perfect place to hop on a paddle-board, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, recommended by Men’s Journal SUP Magazine.    

Enjoy this chat from the past with baby Ella talking surf in Northern Michigan with Interlochen Public Radio. Michigan Radio | By Stateside Staff Published July 15, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Right next to San Onofre and Waikiki, Northwest Lower Michigan?! See it for yourself. https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/top-ten-spots-hang-ten/

Rod said it best “it almost doesn’t make sense how a small store in a town with virtually no retail can be successful, but it thrives off of positivity, good

GOLD. “Beryl, a fit and fresh-eyed blonde, is now the proud owner of Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak…” Anne Stanton, Northern Express And Paul Deheer as “Surfer Dude”.  

This is so good. Check out this epic blast-from-the-past in video! Legends Frank Skrocki, Paul Deheer and Jay Darling in front of the camera on a day at the Pier

While the stream between North Bar Lake and Lake Michigan was still in it’s prime for skim boarding, we held the SBX Up North Skim Competition- such a rad event