Surf News
Jacob Willcox has been awarded a wildcard for the 2014 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The Margaret River local will face Kelly Slater and Kolohe Andino in Heat 6 of Round 1. “I love coming over to Victoria and am thrilled for the opportunity to surf at the highest level. “I really want to put […]
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 […]
Michel Bourez has conquered the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, after beating Josh Kerr on the Main Break. Bourez and Kerr were searching for their first career win in the Dream Tour. The bout got off to a slow start, but Bourez eventually lit up two consecutive waves scoring 6.33 and 7.57 with his […]
The surf book “Body & Soul” unveils Bethany Hamilton’s core experiences with body, mind and spirit. Bethany Hamilton is a role model for multiple generations of surfers and citizens. She has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith and hope. In “Body & Soul”, the young Hawaiian reveals her expertise as […]
Team France is leading the charge at the 2014 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC), in five-to-eight foot waves Ecuador. With repechage heats, it’s a “do-or-die” moment for many surfers in the world’s largest junior surfing competition. Josh Moniz, defending Boys Under 18 gold medalist, was eliminated from the contest. Another casualty was one of […]
Pipeline is a fast barreling wave, but what does exactly lie below? How shallow are the Banzai Pipeline waters? Let’s dive and discover the most famous Hawaiian reef. Swell refraction is greatly responsible for the miracle of Pipeline. Oahu’s most perfect surf spot is a complex oceanic system with three main reefs. These underwater reefs […]
Andy Irons was one of the most talented surfers in the history of the sport. The waves he rode are also a parallel of the words he spoke. The surfer from Oahu will always be remembered for his commitment, creativity, and wave knowledge. He inspired young and old generations, and he rarely left words unsaid. […]
The Box delivered flawless barrels, as the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro decides the quarterfinalists at the iconic Western Australian slab. Jordy Smith and Miguel Pupo became the first ever surfers to compete at The Box, with both taking heavy wipeouts while battling for a slot in the Quarterfinals. Smith logged the first score […]
“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 Margaret River Wineries team has claimed the SurfAid Cup, in Western Australia, with a last-second ride secured in solid six-foot surf. The MR Wineries scored 51.90 to narrowly defeat HSF, also known as the “Bar” Boys (51.80), with Macquarie WA third (42.67) and defending champions CineAds fourth (36.77). The winning team – Brendan Carr […]