A survivor. A lucky man. Tom Dosland is the man of the moment. After nearly escaping death by guillotine, the big wave surfer from Maui says he’s ready… to get back to Jaws. The American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Tom Dosland survived a 40-foot wipeout […]
There’s nothing like an inflatable stand-up paddleboard (SUP). You can take it anywhere, inside the backpack. But, what should you do when an air leak appears? We’ve got the solution. An inflatable SUP is always a delicate equipment. Rocks, corals, nails, sharp objects, and daily handling can easily cause holes and tears in the tissue. […]
A Dutch company is shaping surfboards out of cardboards. Westkust allows you to order a cardboard kit and assemble all pieces, or to download the files you need to do it yourself. The world of surfboards is evolving rapidly. Today, you can surf with almost anything. From balsa to cork, the range of materials that can […]
Pedro Henrique and Maud Le Car have conquered the inaugural Seat Pro Netanya, in three-to-four foot surf at Kontiki Beach, in Israel. The Portuguese-Brazilian surfer enjoyed a flawless stay in Israel by locking in the competition’s combined heat totals and highest single wave scores. Henrique used his air skills and powerful carves to beat Mihimana […]
Josh Cattlin, April McPherson, Jed Gradisen, Coral Durant, Koda Killorn, and Willow Hardy have been crowned champions of the 2016 Taj’s Small Fries, held at Shallows, Yallingup, in Western Australia. The iconic junior surfing event named after the World Championship Tour (WCT) veteran Taj Burrow is already in its 11th edition, and it keeps attracting […]
The big wave surfing boys have – once again – raised the bar. And Aaron Gold has just ridden the biggest wave ever paddled at Jaws/Peahi, in Maui. The iconic Hawaiian surf break has been on fire. And with El Niño kicking in, some of the world’s best big-wave warriors are scoring big time. January […]
The 2016 Todos Santos Challenge has green light. The Mexican competition gets underway on Sunday, January 17th. The organization believes that the third event of the 2015/2016 Big Wave Tour will get underway with a projected 30-foot-plus swell and favorable winds. Twenty-four athletes are now traveling to Baja California. “Having ran events in Chile and Maui […]
Ecuadorian big wave surfer Aurelio Prieto has passed away while surfing two-meter waves in Manta, Ecuador. “The Negro,” 54, was catching waves with a few fellow surfers when a sneaky wave broke and dragged them around. According to the witnesses, Prieto was pulled into the bottom of the sea, and he may have hit it […]
Miki Dora is one the brightest legends in the history of surfing. The sport’s heroic antihero lived 67 years and left a rich legacy of ideas, concepts, expressions, thoughts, and theories. The most famous quotations by Miki Dora tell us what he was, and what he wanted to be. The undisputed “King of Malibu,” the […]
It was once considered one of the best waves in the world, and the most exciting ride of the Atlantic Ocean. The rise and fall and rise of Madeira as a surf destination is a long story. The chronicle has been revealed in the documentary “Surf Is Alive.” The Madeira Surfing Association wanted to do […]