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University of Surfing opens in La Jolla

The new University of Surfing will open in La Jolla, California, in September 2014. It’s one of the most kept secrets in the history of American higher education. The future University of Surfing will be presented as the most complete and comprehensive studies in the sport of wave riding. There are nearly 2.5 million surfers […]

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Taylor Jensen conquers the 2014 Australian Longboard Surfing Open

Taylor Jensen and Jen Smith have claimed the 2014 Australian Longboard Surfing Open, at Kingscliff, New South Wales. The Legendary Pacific Coast Open Pro final was fiercely contested between two former ASP World Longboard champions Taylor Jensen and Harley Ingleby. The American surfer Jensen came out on top even though he only pulled three waves […]

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Surf industry pioneer Hobie Alter passes away at 80

Hobart “Hobie” Alter has passed away at 80. The surf industry leader teamed up with Gordon Clark to use polyurethane foam in modern surfboards. “Hobie” Alter was born in Ontario, California, in 1933. He began surfing at 16, in Laguna Beach. After reaching the finals of the Makaha International surf contest, he started producing his […]

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Taj Burrow and crew ready for the Margaret River Pro 2014

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 […]

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Michael Heath is the new CEO of Surf Hardware International

Michael Heath is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Surf Hardware International, the brand behind FCS fins. Heath has previously worked for some of the major global brands in the action sports industry such as O’Neill, Hurley, Nike and Rip Curl. With over 18 years of experience, Michael Heath will be leading Surf Hardware […]

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Easter Surf Fest @ Cocoa Beach Florida

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50th Annual Easter Surfing Festival in Cocoa Beach Florida

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Landlocked Afghanistan joins the surfing world

Afghanistan has joined the International Surfing Association (ISA) as its 82nd member nation. The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, a landlocked country located in South Central Asia and part of the greater Middle East, is officially part of the surfing world. Although Afghanistan has no ocean waves, the country has a small population of surfers who […]

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The weight of a wave

How big is the largest wave you’ve ever surfed? If you’re proud of a wave’s height, it’s time to take a look at the weight of the waves you can’t escape. Getting pounded. We know how it hurts. Whether we get caught on the inside or we miss an unexpected wave set, it’s always tough […]

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Five very good reasons why surf leashes are mandatory

Are surf leashes a matter of style or safety? When surfers are hit by loose surfboards, the debate on using leg ropes arises again. There is only one way, though. Use it. Longboarders tend to embed the spirit of “ropeless riding” in their DNA. It’s cool, it’s traditional, it’s pure and it’s trendy. Let’s take […]

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