I Am The Landlocked Surfer.

Hola,

Me llamo Parker. I’m a surfer, creator, and teacher based in Central Illinois—a place completely surrounded by land, far from any ocean.

Surfing is my escape—my "fuck off, don’t bother me” time. It’s how I like to move my body, recharge my soul, connect with nature, feel invincible, and get humbled—all at the same time.

This website helps me share my stoke for surfing, even when I can’t paddle out.

Pura Vida,
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Am I The Most Landlocked Surfer?

Technically... NO... But living in Urbana, IL, I am about as far from saltwater as a surfer can get. But how landlocked am I really? I built this map to find out.

It’s a running list of the most wave-deprived cities in the continental U.S.—not just far from oceans or the Great Lakes, but from any "meaningful" water people use to recreate. No beaches. No boats. No bonfires by the lake.

Think I got it wrong? AWESOME! Tell me.

Let’s argue about geography, recreation, and what counts as a “major body of water.” I've spent way too many hours watching geography-related content on YouTube over the years. Step into my mojo-dojo-casa-house, this is how I geek out!

The Landlocked Surfer's Journal Entries

WRSC Trip 2

2nd Surf Trip
Witch's Rock Surf Camp
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
March 2025

Surf Training

Surf Training @ Home
My Home Gym
Urbana, IL
Jan–Feb 2025

WRSC Trip 1

1st Surf Trip
Witch's Rock Surf Camp
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
July 2024