Memorial Day Weekend has officially rolled into town and judging by the forecast, the lake is about to become the main character. Sunshine, warm temps, grills firing up across every backyard in Vermont and the peeling off of neoprene in parking lots means summer has officially clocked in for duty.
The Burlington waterfront is waking up in full force right now. Boards are hitting the water daily, docks are going back in, coolers are getting packed with questionable beverage choices, and every group text suddenly revolves around one thing: “What’s the wind doing?” Honestly, there are few things better than this first real stretch of summer energy around the lake. It feels like the entire local water community collectively shook off winter and remembered how good life gets when your biggest responsibility is deciding between one more lap or one more burger.
And speaking of summer officially arriving, the Burlington Surf Club is OPEN and ready for all to enjoy. Whether you’re chasing wind, learning something new, grilling with friends or simply pretending you know how to foil while aggressively swimming beside your board, the Surf Club is the place to be this weekend. Come soak in the vibes, meet fellow water lovers and celebrate the fact that lake season is finally back where it belongs. So dust off the beach chairs, queue up the summer playlist and clear some room in the garage because things are about to get very, very summer around here.
Swing down to Pine Street, say hey to the crew, check out the fresh arrivals and get geared up for what looks like an absolutely beautiful Memorial Day weekend on the lake. We’ll see you all in or on the water.
Something To Read
A Great White Shark Swallowed a Videographer's Camera and He Recovred the Footage This videographer learns the hard way that great white sharks apparently think GoPros are a tasty snack. During an underwater shoot, a massive shark chomps down on his camera and swims off, accidentally becoming the ocean’s newest content creator. Miraculously, the camera survives the shark’s bite and the recovered footage gives viewers a terrifyingly close look inside the predator’s mouth. Basically, it’s like Jaws directed by the shark itself.
Listen Up
Tropidelic - No Fear This one feels like a beach bonfire pep talk from your most grounded friend, the kind who hands you a drink, points at the sunset, and reminds you that most of the things we stress about aren’t worth carrying forever. It's a nice reminder that life gets lighter when you stop feeding the panic and start leaning into the moment. Enjoy!
Foil Fever
The Everydayers - Still Charging at 79 - Mike McHugh’s Endless Stoke Mike McHugh, 79, is a true Hood River legend who keeps us all inspired. Whether he’s wing foiling, chasing bumps on the Columbia, or sharing stories in the parking lot, Mike brings pure stoke everywhere he goes. He’s a reminder that adventure, curiosity, and joy don’t fade with age — if anything, they only grow stronger.
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Wave Watch
Torren Martyn - Southern Edge - Needessentials Southern Edge with Torren Martyn is the kind of surf film that makes you want to throw your boards in the truck and disappear down some dusty coastline for a while. Its a clean mix of new waves, heavy weather and understated travel. No hype, no contest energy, just good surfing, rugged coastlines, and the kind of trip that reminds you how little you actually need to have
a good time.
Something To Buy
Catch Surf Soft Tops Soft tops brought the fun back to surfing. They’re easy, playful and way less serious than the guy yelling about priority in the lineup. Safe for all skill levels and built for pure stoke, soft tops add a no fuss element to both your quiver and your summer sessions. No matter how you surf or what kind of waves you ride, there’s a softie for everyone and the 2026 lineup from Catch Surf looks unreal. This year’s collection features killer collabs with Ben Gravy, legendary labels like T&C Surf and artists like Andy Davis all radical in their own right these softies practically bottle up summer and seal it in wax.
Something To Do
Session Magazine x The Hip Abduction Giveaway! Session Magazine partnered with The Hip Abduction to bring you this radical giveaway.
Here’s what the lucky winner receives:
• One-year complimentary print subscription to Session Magazine (+ a few extras ?)
• A copy of “Stargazers, Wanderers & Rogues” Sand Splatter Vinyl from The Hip Abduction
• 2 tickets to The Hip Abduction at Higher Ground on June 9th
