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A surfing tribute to the 2015/2016 El Niño season

Brian Milne spent the 2015/2016 El Niño season collecting footage from multiple surf spots. The result is “The El Niño Effect, a California Surf Film.” In the winter 2015/2016, the El Niño storms slammed the West Coast of USA. As a result, the Pacific Ocean became, once again, a joyful playground for local surfers. Independent […]

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The hydraulic surfboard fin and tail system

A Malibu inventor has developed an innovative surfboard fin system. L. Mike Kelley is the man behind the Emotion Flow Fin box, a patent pending hydraulic fin and tail mechanism that will make you surf fasters. Basically, the inventor split the tail, and each side of the split reacts as an individual rail, moving up […]

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Titans of Mavericks announces 56 names for the 2016/2017 edition

The list of candidates for the 2016/2017 Titans of Mavericks has been released. Committee 5, the governing body of the Titans of Mavericks, released the preliminary list of 56 chargers aligned for the big wave surfing event. Of all candidates, only 22 (plus two wildcards/alternates) will put on the official jersey. The second edition of the […]

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The surreal mockumentary of Frank Solomon

Who is Frank Solomon? Does he live a double life? Come on, “Let’s Be Frank.” It’s absurd, retro, surreal, and avant-garde; a colorful surf comedy which aims to establish the real identity of big wave surfer Frank James Solomon. “Let’s Be Frank” is a big-budget production. These days, you don’t make (surf) movies like this […]

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Karma is the first drone by GoPro

GoPro announced the launch of Karma, the company’s first compact and lightweight drone. It fits in a backpack and features an image-stabilization grip that can be handheld or mounted to vehicles, gear and more. The new Karma drone will be release on the 23rd October 2016, and marks a new era in the GoPro world. […]

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Newquay Boardriders win the 2016 British Interclub Surf Championships

The Newquay Boardriders have taken out the 2016 British Interclub Surf Championships, held at Fistral Beach, in Cornwall. Surf clubs represent an important role in British surfing culture, and that is why the British Interclub Surf Championships are so popular. Once again, some of the country’s most talented wave riders showcased their skills for two […]

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Don’t demolish Isle of Tiree’s remote surf hut

The Argyll and Bute Council is planning to demolish a small beach hut used by a group of surfers in Balevullin Beach, in the Isle of Tiree, Scotland. The “Hawaii of the North” might only have a population of 650, but it is also home to an enthusiastic community of surfers. When the surf’s up, they […]

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Has Kai Lenny found the key to open ocean surfing?

Kai Lenny opened a new chapter in the history of surfing. He rode a 5’6” foil surfboard in open ocean swells for several miles, off the coast of Maui, in Hawaii. Forget long flat spells, and unsurfable wind swells. Thanks to Kai Lenny’s ongoing technological adventures, it will be possible to ride a surfboard in […]

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Is there an age limit to become a surfer?

Is it ever too late to start surfing? No. Can you learn to surf in you 60s? Sure. Because you only discover the true meaning of life when you catch your first wave and ride it to the beach. Age is a state of mind. By now, you have probably heard that we reach our […]

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Save The Waves wants to stop Donald Trump’s Irish wall

Save The Waves Coalition launched a campaign to prevent US presidential candidate Donald Trump from building a massive seawall in Doughmore Beach, western Ireland. The controversial businessman wants to build a 2.8-kilometer, 15-foot tall wall in a sensitive coastal dune system to protect his Trump Golf Resort from climate change. The rock barrier will cost […]

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