Surfing is not a lethal sport, but monstrous waves have already claimed a few lives. Let’s take a look at notorious athletes who perished in the surf. Surfers have been cheating death for a long time. In big wave scenarios, you can’t be fooled, and it’s in your face – death is a living threat. […]
Welcome to The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2017. We’ve got all the gear you need for an endless surfing season. The long awaited summer waves are finally here, and they deserve the best. From us, as we perfect our surfing skills to enjoy them to the fullest, and from the gear we chose to bring […]
What is the definition of groundswell? Why do surfers prefer long-period waves? Learn why are groundswells are better for surfing. Swells form when the wind, at a certain speed, duration and direction, blows over a distance of water called the fetch. When the first waves form, they begin to travel faster or slower, depending on […]
Jay Moriarity is the first surfing legend of the 21st century. His life was abruptly cut short at the age of 22, but his legacy will inspire many generations to come. James Michael Moriarity was born on June 16, 1978, in Augusta, Georgia. His parents – Doug and Christy – moved to Santa Cruz, California, […]
This is the story of how Steve Brown reconnected with surfing, lost an arm, and returned to the surf zone for an emotional comeback. This is his diary. This is a dream come true. In 1973, during a college overseas study trip to Indonesia, Steve had a chance to spend some time at Kuta Beach, […]
Billabong, Vissla, and Slater Designs were the grand winners of the 14th Annual SIMA Awards, held in Silverado, California. The event organized by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) awarded the best products, marketing campaigns, and brands of the year 2016. There was a total of 75 nominees distributed by 15 categories. Billabong, the surf […]
The World Surf League (WSL) announced the list of nominees for the 2017 Big Wave Awards. The competition will deliver $350,000 in prize money to the winners of the following categories: “Ride of the Year,” “Paddle Award,” “Biggest Wave,” “Men’s Overall Performance,” “Women’s Overall Performance,” “Tube of the Year,” and “Wipeout of the Year.” The […]
“On any day of the year, it’s summer somewhere in the world.” Everything about “The Endless Summer” is perfect. The motto, the movie title, the promotional posters, the soundtrack, the narration, and the waves. Here’s everything you need to know about Bruce Brown’s ultimate surfing movie. Can you imagine the world without DVDs, smartphones, internet […]
Surfers enjoy challenges, and Santa Barbara’s Sandspit has the perfect formula for intermediate and advanced riders. The Sandspit is one of the most unusual surf breaks in California. Imagine a brown wave breaking close to a breakwater’s elbow (Point Castillo) that peels for around 100 yards (91 meters). Now, add a random backwash, and a […]
Team Brazil has conquered the 2016 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship, held at La Jolla Shores, in California. The surfers from Brazil won two gold medals (Felipe Lima and Davi Teixeira), one silver medal (Elias Diel), and one bronze medal (Henrique Saraiva). “To be crowned world champion has been a dream of mine my whole […]