Gabriel Villaran has proudly carried the Olympic Flame,in theUnited Kingdom. The big wave surfer from Peru has run 300 meters through the roads of Milton Keynes, at 8h50, with the iconic torch in his hands. “One of the most incredible days in my life. Representing my beautiful people from Peru. Aloha!”, said Villaran. The surfer […]
Jenna de Rosnay is one of the first female stars of advertising in the boardsports industry. The Californian windsurfer, who stood out in the 1980s for her speed sailing skills, got also famous for a body painting ad designed for Neil Pryde. Almost 30 years later, the brand decided to invite professional kiteboarder Susi Mai to […]
Former Pipe Masters Champion Robbie Page leads a strong Travelsim Team Australia which leaves this week for the Nicaragua ISA World Masters Surfing Championship.
Australia’s premier music festival Soundwave has upgraded their support of the Australian Junior Surfing Titles, signing a new deal as naming rights sponsor.
Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton have teamed up to debut one of the most practical fitness websites available over the internet. The pro volleyball player and the big wave surfer have recently published a very complete fitness and nutrition program at www.gabbyandlaird.com . The main goal is to keep you in shape and healthy, all […]
On June 21, Lib Tech co-founder Mike Olson made the drive from Mervin Manufacturing to the Cleanline surfshop in Seaside, Ore., to personally deliver the first batch of Lib Tech Waterboards. It was a big day for Olson, for a couple of reasons. You see, he used to work at Cleanline, as their ding-repair…
If you visited an Australian beach during summer you probably would have seen the army of VEGEMITE SurfGroms hitting the waves.
On the 6th June 2012, a massive swell hit Sydney, in Australia. The Youtube story tells us that a giant wave broke all the way into the city harbour to create an endlesse two-kilometre (1.2 miles) wave ride. Interestingly, the wave was breaking Bennelong Point, the spot where the famous Sydney Opera House is located. […]
The surfing scene is definitely growing in New York City. The city that never sleeps is preparing to welcome new surf magazine that promises to be more than just another mag for dudes. “Wax” is a bi-annual print publication exploring the intersection of art, culture and surfing in and around New York City. The project […]
Richard Salick, the world-class surfer who founded the National Kidney Foundation Pro Am Surf Festival, has passed away at the age of 62. Salick made Kelly Slater’s first surfboard and is best known for working actively with the NKF and putting up charitable surf events. “RIP Rich Salick. Made my first surfboard, ran first event […]