The more you surf, the more you become a better person. Right? Well, at least, that’s a valid assumption for most of the active surfers out there. We all know that there’s a moderate dose of hypocrisy in surfing, but that’s part of life and who we are. We shouldn’t expect a greedy man to […]
Filipe Toledo and Coco Ho have taken out the Rumble At The Ranch, at the Surf Ranch, in Lemoore, California. The World Surf League (WSL) ran its first surf contest in months. The one-day, mixed tag team, winner-takes-it-all event was held at Kelly Slater’s wave pool and featured 16 elite surfers.
The dispute between the International Surfing Association (ISA) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) is over. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has decided that the ISA shall be the official governing body for the sport of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at Olympic level. However, the CAS Panel has dismissed ISA’s request to be recognized […]
Brazilian surfers are riding a wave of success. But why and how did that happen? After decades in the wilderness and riding waves under the spotlight, Brazil is now a powerhouse in the surfing world with athletes like Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca and Mateus Herdy making a big name for themselves on the global stage. The latest […]
Drowning is a silent and more or less short process of respiratory impairment caused by submersion in a liquid environment. Contrary to popular belief, only a few victims wave their hands or call for help during drowning episodes. There are several risk factors associated with drowning – the inability to swim or poor swimming skills, […]
Gabriel Medina is one of the most popular surfers of the 21st century. The virtuous wave rider is venerated and loved by millions, but he’s also a sometimes controversial character with a cold and ruthless competitive drive. In less than a decade, the Brazilian has become a surfing machine that is difficult to stop and […]
Cloudbreak is a world-class wave that breaks in Tavarua, a 29-acre heart-shaped island located five miles off the western shore of Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island. Tavarua is home to some of the world’s best tropical surfing waves, and one of the 333 islands that make up Fiji. In the past, this mosquito-free island was […]
Every sport has its own rebels. Jamie O’Brien is surfing’s party animal – a man who truly believes it’s all about having fun. We’ve seen him doing things that the ordinary people would never even dare to think of doing. Jamie O’Brien is one of those surfers who are able to pull into seemingly impossible […]
Necklaces are one of the oldest types of adornments used by humans. Learn how to make a simple yet cool surfer necklace. Hawaiian leis are a symbol of love, empathy, and Aloha. They’re used on many occasions, especially at weddings, graduations, welcoming events, and parties.
The nominees for the 2020 Big Wave Awards (BWA) have been announced. The Big Wave Awards celebrate its 20th anniversary with a four-division competition: Ride of the Year, XXL Biggest Wave, Paddle Award, and Overall Performer of the Year. Fans will vote the Wipeout of the Year winner.