It is one of surfing’s frequently asked questions. How long does it take to learn to stand up on a surfboard? How hard is it to become a surfer? Surfing is not the most demanding sport in the world. But if you’re willing to give it a go, then there are some things you should […]
Waves are a mysterious phenomenon that surrounds us more than we imagine. Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about waves. Waves appear in many forms and shapes. They have their own properties and behave differently from each other. From a scientific perspective, waves can be categorized based on the direction of movement […]
More athletes than ever are sticking up for animals by going vegan, speaking out against cruelty, and more. And peta2, PETA’s youth division, is recognizing these bold forces for animal rights in its 12th Annual Libby Awards. “Libby” is short for “liberation,” as in animal liberation. This year’s winners include Kyrie Irving, who nabbed the […]
There are only two surfers in contention to win the 2017 World Surf League (WSL) title: John John Florence and Gabriel Medina. The Banzai Pipeline delivered fair wave riding conditions, in a dramatic day of competition that lost two world title hunters. Jordy Smith was eliminated from the event, and Julian Wilson is mathematically out […]
Surf Expo is the largest and longest-running water sports trade show on the planet and gathers the world’s leading surf, skate, swim, resort industry and beach lifestyle exhibitors. The first edition of the Surf Expo was held in 1976, and since then it became an influential business gathering. The trade show runs twice a year […]
The 2017 World Surf League (WSL) champion will be decided at the Pipeline Masters, in the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Four surfers remain in contention for this year’s world surfing title. Who will raise the most prestigious trophy in professional surfing? Will John John Florence reconquer his 2016 crown? Can Gabriel Medina get his […]
It was not flawless Teahupoo, but Julian Wilson found two late gems and sealed the win at the 2017 Billabong Pro Tahiti. The Australian surfer defeated Gabriel Medina in six-to-seven foot waves at the End of the Road. Wilson secured his third Championship Tour (CT) victory of his career and the first in Tahiti. Julian’s two highest […]
Travis Grant has broken the coveted four-hour barrier at the 2017 Molokai 2 Oahu (M20) Paddleboard World Championships, in Hawaii. The athlete from the Gold Coast won the men’s unlimited stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race and set a new record after finishing in 3 hours, 59 minutes, and 52 seconds. “I can’t believe we can go […]
It’s cool not to look cool, even if cool is the new cool. The 2017 Deus 9ft and Single might be over, but the highlights are truly refreshing. The organizers label it “an anomaly,” and it’s easy to understand their point-of-view. The event gathers surfers, musicians, and performers and invites them to showcase their art, […]
Ricardo Christie conquered the 2017 Martinique Surf Pro, at Basse-Pointe, in Martinique. Inspired by the Caribbean gods of the sea and pristine three-to-four foot waves, the Kiwi surfer defeated Bino Lopes in a tight matchup between two Qualifying Series (QS) veterans. Christie proved he’s ready to return to the Dream Tour by putting out a […]