One day after the dramatic interference call, the World Surf League (WSL) released an official explanation regarding the wave that sent the world title discussion to Hawaii. After watching the footage from the tower, the WSL judges say that the “initial rule stands – no resurf.” “Caio was in the lineup first, further down the […]
Surfers shape their lives to the rhythm of the sea, which can be challenging in the context of a relationship. Luckily, the positives of this lifestyle beat the negatives, and love always prevails. As every surfer knows, riding waves is more than just a sport. It is a lifestyle and a primal way of connecting […]
Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the pro standup paddleboard circuit, returned to San Francisco after a cancellation in 2018 due to unfavorable weather conditions. Ideal conditions of over 10-foot waves were called early in the weather window of October 15 – November 7, and athletes from all over the world descended on the […]
As Veteran’s Day approaches, certified therapy dog, Surf Dog Ricochet, Army veteran, Jose Martinez, and Marine staff sergeant Persons B. Griffith IV, aka Griff, have joined forces. They want to share their experiences to heal, change, and save the lives of wounded warriors, veterans with PTSD, kids with special needs, and others who face physical, […]
Red Bull Night Riders will once again treat thousands of Jacksonville Beach surf fans to one of the premier contests on the East Coast. On November 22, six elite surfers will be given 15 minutes each to pull their best trick under the moonlit sky. Towed at the wave by jet ski, the surfers are […]
Four Australian pro surfers – Stu Kennedy, Connor O’Leary, Mitch Crews, and Jackson Baker – recently trialed night surfing at Wavegarden’s demo center in northern Spain. Floodlights lit up the Wavegarden Cove like a sports arena, allowing the Australians to surf and train from sunset to late into the night, a feat not easy to […]
Aritz Aranburu was the first Spanish surfer to qualify for the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. The shining marble star with his name has been embedded in the floor of the promenade of Somo, in Cantabria, Spain, as a new addition to its prestigious “Somo Surfing Walk of Fame.” The Gipuzkoan surfer, visibly excited, […]
All surfers know its meaning, and nearly the entire world understands the gesture. Shaka is a universal body language that has even become a common greeting in the White House. On November 12, 2009, President Barack Obama was at the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska.
In 2012, after many years of absence, I returned to my home country – El Salvador. I had spent more than half of my life in San Francisco and Hawaii. I had a weird feeling that although I was home finally, in Hawaii, there would always be better waves and competitions than in El Salvador.
The Perfect Chapter will return to Carcavelos for the 2019/2020 edition. The surf contest takes place on the best day of the Portuguese winter. The choice fell on Praia de Carcavelos because of its heavy, barreling waves. The last time it was run here was in 2015.