Forty-four people were injured in a water park in northeast China after a bigger-than-expected wave swept hundreds of swimmers. The incident occurred at Yulong Shuiyun Water Amusement Park, in Longjing, Jilin province, near the country’s border with North Korea. According to the local authorities, the freak wave was caused by a power cut that damaged […]
Surf Lakes announced the conclusion of the improvements, upgrades, and repairs of their full-scale prototype wave pool. In late 2018, and after a soft launch, the R&D structure built in Central Queensland, Australia, was closed for maintenance. The engineering team behind Surf Lakes said they needed to fine-tune the concentric wave system to produce full-size […]
Whether you’re starting with surfing or you are an experienced surfer, there are a few towns you should visit. Some of the most exciting surf travel destinations are located in large coastal cities. These burghs allow you to explore their vibrant cultural life, enjoy the weather and environment, and connect with local people during your […]
Californian photographer launched “Sentinels of the Sea,” a fine art, black-and-white photo print series which depicts surfers guarding what they love – the ocean. The iconic figure of surfers standing at the water’s edge and looking out over the oncoming surf is recognized and known throughout the world. Surfers are a symbol of individuals who […]
Italy surfed its way into surfing history by winning three of the four individual titles in dispute at the 2019 Eurosurf. The event organized by the European Surfing Federation (ESF) got underway at Santa Cruz, in Portugal. Italians celebrated their first-ever collective European surfing title. “Forza Italia” was the shout that echoed in everyone’s ears […]
Ian Vaz may have ridden the largest and simultaneously heaviest wave ever in Brazil. The athlete from Rio de Janeiro caught a 20-foot mutant at Avalanche, a surf spot that breaks about three kilometers off the coast of Vila Velha, in the state of Espírito Santo. This freak of nature only comes to life a […]
Nike bought Hurley on May 12, 2004, for an undisclosed amount. Now, anonymous sources cited by Reuters say that the world’s largest sportswear manufacturer is looking for opportunities to sell the company founded by Bob Hurley. The truth is that, in 15 years, the multinational corporation was never able to use its worldwide marketing muscle […]
Surfing heals. There’s no doubt about it. Professional surfer and keynote speaker Alex Gray has been holding surf therapy meetings for a while. He wants to help people cope with the loss of a sibling. It is not an easy task, but Gray has lived through worse. He lost his brother Chris to heroin addiction […]
Skeleton Bay, also known as Donkey Bay, is a legendary surf spot located on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. The wave breaks at the Pelican Point sand spit, five miles northwest of Walvis Bay, a small port town known for its dunes and safe harbor. It is a miracle of nature; an endless left-hand point break that […]
Benji Brand claimed the 2019 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang, in Bali, Indonesia. The surfer from South Africa won the legendary tube riding event after receiving an inviting to compete from Mick Fanning. The longest-running and most prestigious surf contest held in Indonesia ran for the 16th year and didn’t disappoint.