South Africa is gearing up for an unusual surf contest format held at an iconic beach break. The Cell C Goodwave, a World Surf League-sanctioned event, has a waiting period of 365 days and will mix former champion with new school pro surfers. Thirty-two of the finest surfers in South Africa and 32 alternates will […]
Spanish artificial wave company Wavegarden has unveiled “The Cove,” the surf pool that pumps barrels and 1,000 waves per hour. The blue barrel is the Holy Grail of surfing, and Wavegarden’s The Cove is already creating tube dreams that are similar to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch. Wavegarden stepped up their game because they had to. […]
Never before has the Surfers for Surfers Foundation faced this many challenges on one mission. Clearing the freight container from harbor customs turned into an exhausting trip that cost the team greatly. However, after three months of extremely hard work and perseverance, the team managed to get it done – a miracle some say. Almost […]
Are you having trouble popping your FCS II fins in and out? Watch how it’s done without breaking your surfboard. The FCS II is a detachable fin system technology launched in March 2013. Since then, surfboard manufacturers and shapers adapted their creations to the new standard. The FCS II allows surfers to quickly install and […]
It’s been 15 years since Micah Peasley gave an unforgettable interview on Fox. So, where in the world is the surfer dude who gets pitted? In 2002, there was no such thing as YouTube. People were not able to view and share clips the way we do it today. You could watch DVDs, and tune […]
The Māori believe that land and water are two different worlds. With that in mind, Finian Vogel decided to film a short that blends surfing and the indigenous Polynesian culture. “The idea was conceived over a year ago when I asked the editor of the non-profit magazine ‘Riverbreak’ if he knew any river waves on […]
The Red Bull Cape Fear will return to shores of Ours, in New South Wales, Australia. The contest window runs from May 1st to August 31st, 2017. The spot is located just 30 kilometers south of Sydney’s CBD. There lies one of the most treacherous surf breaks in the world. The competition gets underway when […]
Surfboards are complex hydrodynamic objects. They are made for riding waves and traditionally range from 5-to-13 feet, depending on whether they’re shortboards or longboards and guns. Because there are multiple forces acting on them, surfboards have different shapes for different ocean and wind conditions. The core materials involved surfboard shaping have evolved dramatically from the […]
Learn how to wipe out safely. Protect yourself and other fellow surfers from injuries and avoid equipment damage. Reduce the risks when falling off a surfboard. All surfers fall and wipe out. It’s part of the thrill. Sometimes, it’s a technical mistake or gear failure; in other cases, Nature is just too strong and brings […]
Gony Zubizarreta and Carol Henrique have taken out the 2017 Pro Zarautz, in the Basque Country, Spain. The surfer from Galicia defeated Jorgann Couzinet in a tactical final witnessed by hundreds of fans. The French started strong with two high-scoring waves, but Zubizarreta turned the heat and claimed his second consecutive win in Qualifying Series […]