Surf News
Grant “Twiggy” Baker and Paige Alms have taken out the 2016/2017 Big Wave Tour (BWT) titles. The big wave surfing competition organized by the World Surf League (WSL) ran three events – Puerto Escondido Challenge, Peahi Challenge, and the Nazaré Challenge. Grant Baker kicked off the season with a victory in Mexico, kept his composure, […]
Women are buying more surf-related products, and the online surfing market continues to grow. The new Consumer Insights Study released by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) reveals that the majority of people interested in the surfing lifestyle and its products continues to move to online purchasing. According to the research, there are 66.5 million American adult […]
Hawaii: land of volcanos, luaus, surfing beaches, blue waters, leis, music, and endless green fields. That you already know. So, what more secrets hides the Aloha State? There many reasons to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Whether you’re visiting the remote Pacific archipelago for the sandy beaches, the surfing waves, or exploring the ancient traditions and […]
Yago Dora claimed the 2017 Maitland and Port Stephens Toyota Pro, at Merewether Beach, in New South Wales, Australia. The all-Brazilian final lined Dora up against his fellow countryman Jesse Mendes, but took his time before launching the critical air assault. First with an 8.83, and then with a Perfect 10-point ride. “I don’t think […]
Get the most out of your unused chunks of wax. Learn how to re-use the classic surf wax ball that often ends up in trash cans. Recycling wax is always a smart move. You’ll save a lot of money – a new bar of surf wax costs between $3 and $5; and you’ll protect the […]
There are more surf magazines in the planet than you would probably expect. Discover the complete list of surf-inspired publications with newsstand distribution. According to Al Hunt from allsurfmagazines.com, a website dedicated to identifying and tracking surf magazines, at least 40 countries launched periodicals with surfers and surf-related topics on the front cover. Today, the […]
Staying active is the best way to surf more and better. A weekly running and jogging routine will directly impact on your surfing. All you need is 30 minutes, twice a week. Running is not only good because it helps burning calories. It is good for your mental health, too. It will make you happier, […]
Scotland wants a Wavegarden. The artificial wave technology might be heading to Ratho, near Edinburgh. The capital city of Scotland is sometimes blessed by North Sea swells but, this time, the waves are coming from an inland source. A disused quarry located near Ratho could be the perfect spot for the surf pool powered by […]
They are both boardsports, and they both share the need for balance. So, what do surfing and skateboarding have in common? Surfing and skateboarding both have decks, boards or planks. And they are fun to ride. One could be seen as a means of transportation; the other was also a Hawaiian past time. They share […]
Chris Bertish has set a new 24-hour stand-up paddle (SUP) open ocean world record. After paddling for more than 70 days, the 42-year-old athlete found the right weather conditions to crack the 60-nautical mile mark. Bertish paddled 62.55 nautical miles (115.82 kilometers) in 24 hours. The South African waterman is halfway through his transatlantic unassisted […]