On the 6th June 2012, a massive swell hit Sydney, in Australia. The Youtube story tells us that a giant wave broke all the way into the city harbour to create an endlesse two-kilometre (1.2 miles) wave ride. Interestingly, the wave was breaking Bennelong Point, the spot where the famous Sydney Opera House is located. […]
The surfing scene is definitely growing in New York City. The city that never sleeps is preparing to welcome new surf magazine that promises to be more than just another mag for dudes. “Wax” is a bi-annual print publication exploring the intersection of art, culture and surfing in and around New York City. The project […]
Richard Salick, the world-class surfer who founded the National Kidney Foundation Pro Am Surf Festival, has passed away at the age of 62. Salick made Kelly Slater’s first surfboard and is best known for working actively with the NKF and putting up charitable surf events. “RIP Rich Salick. Made my first surfboard, ran first event […]
“No Agenda” is the newest surf movie by a surf brand. This time, Quiksilver promises to feature everyone getting the best waves in great surf spots. Promoters say the goal is not to sell boardshorts, but to share the stoke. “No Agenda” has been on tour over the USA, in both coasts, and showcases the […]
1. Right of Way . The surfer closest to the peak gets priority. 2. Don’t Drop In . You are spoiling a wave of someone like you, who also enjoys surfing. Don’t do to others what you don’t want done to you. Wait for your turn. 3. Don’t Snake . Select the best position in […]
William Aliotti has won conquered the Barefoot Wines Expression Session, after pulling off a massive Backhand Air Reverse in peaky wind affected 3-4ft waves at Main Beach, Bundoran. It came down to a titanic struggle during the 30-minute final with all surfers taking to the air in a “Best Manoeuvre – Winner Takes All” format. […]
In order to chase a swell one has to be willing to sacrifice everything. This last swell at Cloubreak was worth every sacrifice in the world to me. Although not as big as the infamous Volcom Fiji Pro swell, it stacked up equally in other ways. Gallery Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson and Alex Gray…
The 2012 Red Bull Nightshift is about to take of in the warm waves North Beach, Durban, South Africa, on the 30th June. Joining host Jordy Smith at the event will be a group of famous aerialists. Travis Logie, Rudy Palmboom, Ricky Basnett, Dan Redman, David Weare, Chad Du Toit, Shaun Joubert, Slade Prestwich and […]
THE 6TH ANNUAL MAKKA PRO SURFING TOURNAMENT Friday July 20, 2012 JAMAICA TO HOST THE 6TH ANNUAL MAKKA PRO SURFING TOURNAMENT The Jamaica Surfing Association (JSA) will host the island’s annual international pro surfing contest, the Makka Pro, from July 20 – 22, 2012. The event will take place at Makka Surfing Beach […]
Half the appeal of a surf video is the music. In honor of International Surfing Day last week, Reef released a free download of the new Xavier Rudd track “Follow the Sun,” from the album Spirit Bird. They also got together with California charmer/filmer, Ryan Mosss to create the soulful video for the…