January 2026
Issue 0
Our inaugural issue presents the structure of the magazine. Innovative research, inspiring stories from surfers and scientists, and perspectives on the power of waves.
In this issue
Meet the ScientistStudent's PeakSurf Science ExplainedMeet the SurferTips & TricksCommunity ProjectsSurfing Medicine International
In This Issue
Features
Page 3
Editor's Note
Welcome to Blue Mind Magazine
By Pedro Seixas, PT, PhD
Surfing has always been more than a sport. It is an interaction between the body and the mind with the ocean.
Page 8
Meet the Scientist
Dr. Brendon Ferrier
Discover the researchers pushing the boundaries of surf science and ocean health.
By Dr. Brendon Ferrier
Page 11
Student's Peak
Training Protocol for Shoulder Pain & Function: Case study
The next generation of surf scientists share their research and passion for combining academic rigor with wave riding.
By Sofia Silva, ESSATLA
Page 15
Surf Science Explained
Physical Assessment in Surfers: Guidelines for Health Professionals
Breaking down complex scientific concepts into accessible insights that every surfer can apply.
By Luso-brazilian scientists
Page 12
Meet the Surfer
António Dantas: Surfing as a Life Purpose
Personal stories from professional surfers about how the ocean has transformed their lives.
By Pedro Seixas, PT, PhD
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