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Small wave challenges at the 2014 US Open of Surfing

The 2014 Vans US Open of Surfing has entered Round 2, at Huntington Beach Pier, California. South African surfer Beyrick De Vries managed to secure an important place in Round 3, after winning his heat against Mitch Crews, Nathan Yeomans and Miguel Pupo. “When I was out there, it was mellow because I got my […]

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Mick Fanning wins the 2014 J-Bay Open

Mick Fanning defeated Joel Parkinson to conquer the 2014 J-Bay Open in pristine eight-to-ten foot waves, at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. The road to the final was a tough one for the Australian friends. With strong winds blowing, low temperatures and long paddle outs, Fanning and Parkinson had a few strong names to dethrone before the final […]

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The Wave: Bristol has been approved

The world’s first public Wavegarden has been granted green light to operate in the United Kingdom. “The Wave: Bristol” will be a reality in Summer 2015. The South Gloucestershire Council has officially approved the construction of “The Wave: Bristol,” a surf park surrounded by gardens, barefoot trails, lakes, foraging areas, and swimming pool. “It’s been […]

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Masters of New South Wales crowned at South Boomerang Beach

Christian Cook, Wayne Morrison, Paul Wayland and Andrew Johnson have been crowned the 2014 New South Wales Master Surfing champions, at South Boomerang Beach, Australia. Despite the fragile one-to-two foot swell, finalists in the four divisions – Over 35, 40, 45 and 50 – showed they’re still too young to let go. In the Over […]

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Gabriel Medina wins the Fiji Pro 2014

Gabriel Medina defeated Nat Young to conquer the Fiji Pro 2014, in three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf at Cloudbreak, Tavarua. In the first semifinal, Nat Young and Michel Bourez had to tackle small surf and multiple lulls. Barrels were rare, and scores were low. With ten minutes to go, the Californian got the […]

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The most beautiful surfing beaches in the world

They’ve been widely photographed for its natural beauties and crystal-clear waters, but they also share one thing in common. Surfers can ride waves there, too. Pristine white sands, vibrant transparent waters, stunning weather, breathtaking surroundings and heavenly ocean views. Meet the 100 most amazing beaches in the world, where swells reach to deliver surfable waves. These are […]

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Brazilian carnage at the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro

Adriano de Souza is the only Brazilian left in the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro, as competition moves to the quarterfinals, at Barra da Tijuca. The first heat of the day featured a barrel shootout between Gabriel Medina and veteran Travis Logie. Medina wasted little time in establishing a lead, earning an 8.50 for a deep […]

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Lebanon joins the International Surfing Association

Lebanon is the 84th Member Nation of the International Surfing Association (ISA). The Lebanese Republic has Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Although surfing and standup paddleboarding are fairly new sports to the country, fishermen have been using two-men boats to collect fish with […]

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Prince George gets a surfboard shaped in New South Wales

Prince George has been offered a custom shaped six-foot surfboard by the mayor of Manly, in Australia. We knew that the Duke of Cambridge was a keen water sports enthusiast. He was spotted catching waves in Cornwall and Portugal, several times in the last decade. Prince William owns surfboards and bodyboards, although he admits he’s […]

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