Surf News
Gabriel Medina has taken out the Fiji Pro 2016, in huge wave conditions at Cloudbreak. The Brazilian surfer defeated Matt Wilkinson in the final held in firing 10-to-12 foot surf. For many, it was the biggest day of surfing of the season so far. Medina built his heat total with two consecutive solid scores – a […]
Iran is the 100th member nation of the International Surfing Association (ISA). It’s a historic moment for surfing’s governing body. The organization led by Fernando Aguerre has hit the 100th club member. The Islamic Republic of Iran joins the world surfing community, as the sport prepares to make its Olympic debut. Iran has waves, especially […]
A classic problem needs a creative solution. And everyone who drives and surfs has already asked the question. What to do with the car keys? The world is not a safe place, even if you park your car in a busy place that you know for years. Being a local doesn’t mean anything to burglars. […]
Eight surfers have reached the quarterfinals of the Fiji Pro 2016, after another perfect day of surfing at Cloudbreak. Kelly Slater has always said Cloudbreak is one of his favorite waves in the world. The 11-time world champion has once again proved he has what it takes to win events. In his Round 4 act, […]
Cloudbreak delivered building six-to-eight foot (2 – 2.5 meter) waves, and John John Florence and Taj Burrow surfed the heat of the season. When someone loses a heat with a total score of 18.60 points, it’s easy to guess what happened. Taj Burrow, 38, rode the last wave of his 18-year career on the Championship […]
San Diego could be the first city in the world to feature a public artificial surf pool designed by the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC). The San Diego Unified Port District plans to make improvements to the city’s waterfront, and the McWhinney/DJM consortium was one of the six teams with a project to change the old […]
Can you imagine Hawaii without “The Aloha Shirt”? The famous blouse is showcased in all its splendor in a sublime coffee-table book by Dale Hope. Some brands are cooler than others, and Patagonia is definitely becoming one of the most important companies in the surfing scene. Not only because of its eco-friendly DNA, but also […]
How can a freediver hold his breath for 22 minutes? Can surfers adopt the same technique? Here’s a quick guide to boosting your breathing power. It’s all in your lungs. Breathing exercises to increase lung capacity are not a myth, but you’ll hold your breath longer without a clock stressing your brain. Therefore, dry training […]
Waves are an unstoppable force – at least until they break – but can they be classified into groups? Experts in fluid dynamics have the answer, and the interaction between the ocean floor and the beach is definitively decisive. Oceanography has all the answers for the classic surfing questions and enigmas. Science teaches surfers how […]
Some wipeouts are funny. And then you’re “privileged” enough to taste those tougher beatings. Finally, you’re invited into those free fall experiences in cold water, six-foot waves. Wipeouts are part of the surfing game. But, can we avoid some of them? Yes, wipeouts can (and should) be avoided. Broken boards, broken bones, muscle injuries, and […]