Team Hawaii has conquered the 2014 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC), at La Loberia (La FAE), Ecuador. After a week of tight competition, the Hawaiian surfing team stole two gold medals in the finals to clinch the Team Champion Trophy. The ocean came alive on the final day of competition, as the swell arrived […]
“The Surfer’s Mind” is a book about learning to master our mind for peak performance in surfing and life. Richard Bennett is a leading specialist in the field of surf psychology. He was the first psychologist to travel globally on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour – between 2000 and 2003 – pioneering surf […]
The contract between Wavegarden and Conwy Adventure Leisure (CAL) has been signed opening way to the world’s first artificial wave pool, to be installed in the Conwy Valley, Wales. The company behind the pioneering Surf Snowdonia project confirmed that a seven-figure first stage payment has been made. UK’s first inland surfing destination will open to […]
Thomas Kibblewhite conquered the 2014 New Zealand Longboard Open, at Papamoa Domain, Mount Maunganui, in three-foot surf conditions. Kibblewhite claimed the Men’s Longboard final with a 16.8 point heat total, clear of second placed surfer Zen Wallis by 1.8 points. He started the final blazing a perfect right hander to jump out into the lead […]
The 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro will gather the world’s best surfers in the Southwest of Australia, between 2nd-13th April. Margaret River is a special place. A long-time staple on the ASP Qualification Series, this year is the first time in over 20 years that Margaret River has been an elite stop for both […]
Bethany Hamilton has conquered the Surf N Sea Pipeline Women’s Pro 2014, at Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii. Bethany Hamilton was on fire and fully deserved victory, in three-to-five foot wave faces on offer at the Hawaiian surfing capital. The 24-year-old surfer claimed the first event title in 10 years. The final heat saw four surfer girls […]
Cam Richards and Mahina Maeda have conquered the Ron Jon Vans Junior Pro 2014, in small surf, at Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach. The surfer from South Carolina secured the first ASP Pro Junior victory of his career against Parker Coffin, Derek Gomez and Tristan Thompson. “I’ve very surprised and I’m really happy. I’m glad to […]
Grant “Twiggy” Baker is the 2013/2014 Big Wave World Tour champion. The South African big wave charger has had a stunning season, with two consecutive victories at the Punta Galea Challenge and Mavericks Invitational. In the penultimate event of the 2014 Big Wave World Tour, Grant Baker finished in a well-deserved third place, which means […]
The world’s best big wave surfers will ride the Red Bull Cape Fear, in Botany Bay, Sydney, Australia. The surf spot of “Ours” holds many secrets and hidden stories. Legendary big wave surfer Mark Mathews knows “Ours” better than anyone else and will be organizing the Australian event. The Red Bull Cape Fear promises paddle and […]
Alex Gray has conquered the Dive N’ Surf Oregon Pro 2014, at Nelscott Reef. The maritime conditions were almost perfect. Nelscott Reef was pumping 20-25 foot clean wave faces under light offshore winds. The Women’s Superheat, a special competition for the big wave female addicts, was taken out by an in-form Bianca Valenti, who left […]