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King of the Point makes its debut in the northeast of England

Gabe Davies and Posh Tom Wilson have been crowned the Kings of the Point, in Scarborough, England. Designed by East coast surfers, the King of the Point is surf contest with a long, six-month waiting period that accommodates the nature of the rare swells of the North Sea. The organizers wanted to get competitors surfing […]

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SWELLS OF INTEREST II

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Kai Lenny, Nick Jacobsen, Zara Davis, and Joana Schenker are "Athletes of the Year 2017" by SurferToday

SurferToday has officially named the “Athletes of the Year 2017.” 2017 has been the year of evolution. The winners of the SurferToday’s “Athletes of the Year” award have all pushed the boundaries of water sports to a whole new level and helped develop their disciplines. Their creativity, their passion for their game, attention to detail […]

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The beginners’ guide to foil surfing

Learn how to get started with hydrofoiling safely. Understand the foil board setup, the stance, the riding techniques, and the underwater wings work. Hydrofoils are the future of water sports. They allow us to access new waves and offshore surf breaks that had never been explored before. Basically, foils redefined what we considered to be […]

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The surfboard made out of duct tape and wood

Jack Buckingham is a British surfer-vlogger. He built a surfboard out of duct tape and wood in five days. Buckingham got the things needed in his shed. With a saw, some screws, a drill, chunks of wood, and 50 rolls of tape, he shaped a silver surfboard. Jack studied carpentry and woodwork at college, but he […]

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Why sleep is important for your health

Saying that “sleep is for the weak” is a misleading statement. Here are a few valid and scientifically proven reasons why sleep is such an essential part of our lives. Did you know that one-third of American is not sleeping well on a regular basis? Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for resting the […]

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Why you should never give up surfing

Relationships, work, health, relocations, aging, or even desire can keep you out of the surf, but there’s not one valid reason for one to give up on surfing. “He who is tired of surfing is tired of life.” The original quote had London instead of surfing, but the adaptation fits in perfectly. People go through […]

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Interesting facts about waves

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 […]

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Surfers in the Olympic Games: ISA and WSL share the 40 spots available

The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the World Surf League (WSL) have reached an agreement on the qualification principles for surfing’s debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. According to both organizations, 18 of the 40 places at the Games will be reserved for WSL’s Championship Tour (CT) surfers (10 men and 8 women), with the […]

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How apnea training will improve your surfing

Apnea training simulates real-life situations that can occur in the surf zone. Discover why staying calm when caught inside will help you handle three-wave hold-down experiences. It’s fair to say that we only breathe because the CO2 levels in our body increase. Have you ever felt a burning sensation in the chest during a horrendous […]

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