Other people have hobbies. Surfers have lives. For us, it's not some once-a-month, do-it-on-the-weekend mode of practice that keeps us going, but rather a constantly vigilant application that demands that we always have surfing on our minds, continually know what the ocean is doing, forever planning our next session, scheming for our next retreat. Though it's as demanding as it is rewarding, we wouldn't have it any other way, because it's the dedication that's required that makes the lifestyle that much sweeter. We know that it's a big wide surf world out there, and today surfers have more options than ever before, but there are some things that need to be done at least once in a surf life, no questions asked. So you're a surfer, and you love it. To keep you on your toes, we've assembled a life list, 67 things that every surfer must do at least once. It's not meant to be accomplished in a month or a year, but rather over a lifetime, and it's the process of accomplishing that will keep you living to surf.

From SURFER's Annual Big Issue - in stores now

1. MAKE A PILGRIMMAGE
Hawaii, the Gold Coast, Jeffreys Bay, G-Land...doesn't really matter where, so long as you get to one of surfing's holy grounds and post up until you've had your fill. "And always leave your plane ticket open-ended," says Travis Potter.

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