Solid 10-to-12-foot-plus barreling waves fired up the conclusion of Round 2 and 3 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti 2014, at Teahupoo. Tiago Pires, the Portuguese Tiger, posted two near-perfect scores – a 9.00 and a 9.67 – to defeat Taj Burrow. Pires displayed his best performance of the season. “I really like these kind of […]
The Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered Barack Obama a custom-made longboard shaped at Bennett Surfboards. The precious gift looks like a surfboard version of Air Force One, the US President’s private aircraft. It features the Presidential Seal, as well as the Australian and US flags. Obama, who has already proved to be a […]
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has acquired the Triple Crown of Surfing license. After buying the Big Wave World Tour and the Billabong XXl, the brand controlled by ZoSea gets its hands in the most prestigious title outside of the ASP world title. “Hawaii’s place in the history of surfing cannot be overstated,” Paul […]
Garrett McNamara will surf the wake of the catamarans that cross the Tagus River, in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 28th April, 2014. The Hawaiian big wave rider was invited to surf the “Gasoline” river wave, an artificial ride created by modern full-throttle catamarans which connect Lisbon and Barreiro. The “Gasoline” surf spot is only available […]
Carissa Moore has claimed the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2014, after defeating Tyler Wright, at Bells Bowl. For the second consecutive year, the Hawaiian powerhouse rang the bell. Carissa Moore defeated Wright by 16.23 to 15.77. Moore dispatched Sally Fitzgibbons in the Semifinals and went on to take out Wright in a rematch of […]
Thousands of surfers and sailors have honored the life of Hobie Alter in an impressive memorial paddle-out, at Doheny State Beach, California. The man who teamed up with Gordon Clark to use polyurethane foam in modern surfboards had only one wish: a traditional Hawaiian paddle-out ceremony after he died. “It was unbelievable. It was unbelievable. […]
Surfers love sandals. Who doesn’t love to feel the warm sand while looking at a perfect peeling wave? Surf sandals connect us to the place we call home. When we’re at the beach, we’re in tune with the elements. Modern sandals go beyond the summer season. They’re comfortable, durable, soft and anatomically designed to adapt to […]
Andy Irons was one of the most talented surfers in the history of the sport. The waves he rode are also a parallel of the words he spoke. The surfer from Oahu will always be remembered for his commitment, creativity, and wave knowledge. He inspired young and old generations, and he rarely left words unsaid. […]
The wipeouts of the year for the 2014 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards have been picked. In contention for the “Wipeout of the Year” honors are five surfers at three notorious big wave breaks scattered around the world. Among this year’s candidates are Shawn Dollar and Alex Martins who suffered spectacular malfunctions at their […]
The first round of the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro has been completed with a few upsets, in offshore three-to-five foot conditions at Main Break. Local hero Taj Burrow, Hawaiian Fred Patacchia and Californian Brett Simpson would exchange a series of low scores throughout the majority of their quiet affair, leaving the door open […]