They’re rare and precious. Watch the perfect heats that marked the history of competitive surfing. Pro surfing has had five different eras: the ISF World Surfing Championships (1964-1972), Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing Championships (1969-1977), IPS World Circuit (1976-1982), ASP World Tour (1983-2014), and the World Surf League (2015-). For a pro surfer, the perfect heat […]
Jordy Smith scored the first ever Perfect 20 heat at J-Bay with a combination of power surfing and flawless tube riding. With two Perfect 10-point rides, the South African made history at his favorite surf break and secured a spot in Round 4 of the 2017 Corona Open J-Bay. “It feels absolutely phenomenal. Just be […]
The World Surf League (WSL) has publicly declared its interest in buying the Titans of Mavericks or, alternatively, in getting the permit to run a competition at Half Moon Bay. The invitation-only contest had been put for auction with bids starting at $1 million, but after the initial reviews, four interested parties decided not to […]
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and, after the inclusion of surfing, is one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport. Coincidently (or maybe not) the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has recently challenged the idea that the International Surfing Association (ISA) is the world governing body for […]
If you’re a surfer, a parent, or a regular beachgoer, you’ve probably witnessed a few unpleasant situations involving surf instructors and their pupils. Some say teaching is an art; for others, it is a science. But you can’t teach someone to surf if you’re not a credible leader. And when it comes to learning to […]
Let’s be honest. Going from a longboard to a shortboard is a slow and tricky process. Learn how and when to make the transition with a few useful and practical tips. Initially, you’ll feel like you’re starting all over again. No worries, though. You won’t need to relearn how to stand up on a surfboard. […]
When summer kicks in, waves go on vacation. Learn what you can do to live through flat surfing days. There’s always a time in our lives when we can’t live without surfing. It fills our days, and we became slightly obsessed with the ritual of checking the forecast, packing up, and searching for idyllic, silky […]
The ISA World Surfing Games are set to return to the French town of Biarritz for the first time since the historic edition in 1980. Tom Curren won the World Junior Surfing Championship 37 years ago and went on to conquer three world titles in 1985, 1986, and 1990. The American is the only surfer […]
Wetsuits are made of foamed neoprene, and they provide thermal protection against hypothermia. Let’s take a look at how these second skins are made. The wetsuit was invented in 1952 by Hugh Bradner, a physicist from the University of California, Berkeley. He wanted to help US Navy divers feel more comfortable underwater. He realized that […]
Surfboards are complex hydrodynamic objects. They are made for riding waves and traditionally range from 5-to-13 feet, depending on whether they’re shortboards or longboards and guns. Because there are multiple forces acting on them, surfboards have different shapes for different ocean and wind conditions. The core materials involved surfboard shaping have evolved dramatically from the […]