The Covelong Point Classic Surf Contest will be run at the famous Covelong Point, Chennai, in India, between 27th-29th September. The event will host surfers from all of India’s coastline, competing against each other under different age categories. The aim of the event is to promote surfing as a premier water sport activity in Tamil […]

The world title race is on, as Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson lose their Round 3 heats at the Hurley Pro 2013. Lower Trestles’ freight train has caused damages and, among the world title contenders, only Jordy Smith has secured a place in the Quarterfinals. Mick Fanning survived Round 3, but failed to win his […]

The Hurley Pro 2013 as completed the remaining eight heats of Round 2, in glassy one-to-three foot (1 metre) waves, at Lower Trestles. John John Florence suffered the biggest upset of the day. The Hawaiian was defeated by Alejo Muniz, who unloaded polished backhand combinations to earn his position in Round 3. “I was a […]

The secret of surfing lies in your feet. Whether you’re a natural-footed surfer or a goofy-footer, it’s important to know how to use your heels and toes when riding a wave. “Your back foot is your accelerator pedal. Your front foot does not assist at all in the turning process, but is basically there for […]

Justin Quintal has taken out the Belmar Longboard Pro 2013, in offshore one-to-three foot waves, at Belmar, New Jersey. With this victory against Tony Silvagni, Quintal has also qualified for the 2013 ASP World Longboard Championships, in China. “I’m not looking to just ride the nose. I’m just trying to ride the wave the best […]

The 2013 Hurley Pro has entered Round 2 in the first day of competition at Lower Trestles, California. Surfers hit the water in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Lower Trestles, for a week of barrier-breaking surfing and dramatic competition. Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson failed to win their Round 1 heats, and had […]