Surf News
Kai Lenny has taken out the 2017 Puerto Escondido Challenge, in Mexico. The Hawaiian waterman secured his first Big Wave Tour (BWT) victory in near-perfect 20-to-25 foot waves. Lenny won the bronze-rated event with a spectacular barrel in the dying minutes of the final. “I can’t believe it. I am so stoked. It was hard […]
Summer is always a synonym of surfing. Can you imagine surfing without summer and vice-versa? We can’t. But not everything is perfect. Wake up, go to the beach, catch some waves, refresh a bit in the shade, relax under the sun, surf a bit more, get some rest and repeat – that is the perfect […]
When you first start surfing, to many people it may look like “just a phase,” or something that you’ll eventually end up leaving behind. Can surfing endure the test of time? For most surfers, surfing runs deep and ends up becoming a part of who they are. But life is tough, and things keep changing. […]
The frequent exposure to salt, sun, and sand can easily stress your skin. Even if you’re using a good sunscreen to prevent skin damage, it’s important to hydrate your skin after each surf session to keep it supple and healthy. The beach is a rough environment for the skin and, as a surfer, you are […]
Tomas Tudela has taken out the 2017 Maui and Sons Arica Pro Tour, at El Gringo, in Chile. Arica’s most famous surf spot delivered flawless left-hand barrels. In an all-Peruvian final, Tudela defeated Alvaro Malpartida with a competent display of tube riding in five-foot surf. “This contest was incredible, and I’d like to thank everyone […]
Sitting on a surfboard and pivoting is one of the first things you’ll need to master when learning how to surf. It requires balance and practice. Surfers sit down on their boards to wait for the waves. The technique has many advantages. For example, it allows you to keep an eye on the best sets […]
Kelly Slater has broken his right foot while free surfing at Jeffreys Bay, in South Africa. The 11-time world surfing champion pulled into a closeout barrel, and his surfboard slammed back into his foot while underwater breaking his foot in two places. Slater was immediately forced to withdraw from the 2017 Corona Open J-Bay and, […]
Filipe Toledo has taken out the 2017 Corona Open J-Bay, in South Africa. The 40-minute final went underway in clean six-to-eight foot surf at Supertubes. Frederico Morais knew he had nothing to lose, and the pressure was on Filipe Toledo’s side. Could the Portuguese rookie make history for his country? Morais kicked things off quickly […]
The fans and the competitors won’t forget this day at J-Bay. It was pro surfing at its best. The South African point break delivered flawless six-to-eight-foot waves, and the athletes answered accordingly. The day kicked off with pure magic. When Filipe Toledo gained speed and launched into a magnificent air reverse, everybody knew this day […]
Sophie Goldschmidt is the new CEO of the World Surf League (WSL). The British executive will lead the pro surfing circuit from August 1, 2017. Goldschmidt has a long career in the sports industry. She started working in 1999 as sports marketing manager for Adidas. In 2003, she was named vice-president for the Women’s […]