Hawaiian surfing icon John Shimooka passed away aged 51. He was found dead at his home in Sydney, Australia. Shimooka was a former Championship Tour (CT) surfer and a legend of the late 1980s, early 1990s. He was a fast surfer with a charismatic personality and an infectious smile. “Shmoo,” as friends affectionately called him, […]
“Hubi’s Surf Atlas: Part One” is not just any book. It is the world’s first surf atlas for kids, a must-own for surfer parents and ocean-loving relatives looking to share their passion. Could this be the next greatest surf classic? Probably. At least, it scores a Perfect 10 for getting youth and the young at […]
Many surfers paddle out wearing contact lenses. But is that a safe practice? And if not, what are the risks involved? Water, wind, sun, and sand – surfers are overexposed to the elements and quite often for an extended period of time. Surfing is often done in windy conditions, and those winds carry sand and […]
Waves are a dynamic force that is often created in open ocean thousands of miles away from the shore and breaks near the coastline. From an oceanographic and coastal morphologic perspective, the power of a wave can be broken down into two main categories: destructive waves and constructive waves. A constructive wave is a low-energy […]
There are not many surf competitions going on these days and not many sponsors either. But the annual bodysurfing contest at Puerto Escondido managed to get underway. And that is testament to the respect that Godofredo Vasquez, the event organizer, has inspired over his 20-plus year career as captain of the Lifeguards and Puerto Escondido’s […]
The captain of the Port of Nazaré announced that all free surf and tow-in surfing activities are prohibited until further notice. The decision to end all big wave surfing sessions and events at Praia do Norte was taken after the recent swell attracted thousands of spectators to the nearby cliffs. Between October and November 2020, […]
Getting started with wing foiling requires a different setup compared to when you’re working on advancing your skills. But no matter your level is, you’ll need a wing, a board, and a foil. The beauty of wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, is that there’s less gear to manage, store, clean, and carry to […]
On October 29, 2020, Belharra awakened. The legendary Basque country wave roared to life, and the local crew rode it like never before. Belharra is a very special wave. The highly sensitive French monster needs special conditions to shine in all its glory. The offshore reef break produces big and clean wave faces 1.8 miles […]
In early Spring 2019, Jacob Kelly Quinlan completed his goal of surfing 100 river waves around the world. His years of surfing rivers have allowed him to connect various international groups, develop course curriculum, deliver presentations and surf some of the most remote river waves discovered so far. While reaching the 100 wave mark is […]
We’ve all gone through one of the most challenging years in the history of our lives. Christmas 2020 will be different, but also special. Lockdowns, quarantines, and restrictive physical distancing policies kept millions of surfers at home for days, weeks, and even months. In many countries, people weren’t even allowed to step on sandy beaches […]