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Foiling Magazine hits the newsstands

Water Born Media announced the launch of Foiling Magazine, a print and digital magazine exclusively dedicated to foiling water sports. The publishing company, which also owns The Kite Mag, will focus its content on hydrofoil-based outdoor activities. The Foiling Magazine plans to cover the latest updates and breaking news on foil surfing, foil kiteboarding, foil […]

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A surfing obsession called No Kandui

Every surfer has a dream. Mine was to travel to the Mentawai Islands to experience No Kandui at 12-foot plus. Despite obsessing over Indonesia’s No Kandui for 33 years, witnessing the wave’s exhilarating power and freight train barreling waves was moving beyond words. At the age of 10, reading my first surfing magazine, I became […]

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Kauli Vaast wins 2019 Tahiti Pro Trials

Kauli Vaast has taken out the 2019 Tahiti Pro Trials, at Teahupoo, in French Polynesia. The 17-year-old prodigy defeated Hawaiian sensation, Tyler Newton, in the final, after a standout performance throughout the qualifying event. All athletes were able to ride perfect, big and blue barrels thanks to the superb wind and swell conditions on offer […]

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10 surf towns you must visit

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 […]

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Man with dementia fulfills wish to ride one last wave

A group of youngster helped an elderly man make a wish come true. The senior citizen’s wife asked Ryan Giancola and a few friends if they could get the man to the water and ride a wave. The man suffers from dementia and most likely has a year to live.

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Anastasia Ashley went wakesurfing with Austin Keen

Austin Keen is known for his talented and highly creative skimboarding skills. But he is also a keen wakesurfer. There’s nothing he can’t do behind a wake boat. As a result, the California waterman launched his own Austin Keen’s Celebrity Surf Series. This time, he invited Anastasia Ashley for a ride in Miami. The sometimes […]

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How to perform a carving 360

Learn how to do a full loop on a wave or, like Kelly Slater once said, a backside off-the-lip going frontside. It looks doable and simple, but it is one of the most difficult and technical maneuvers in surfing, especially when performed on a steep wave face. The carve 360 has been around for quite […]

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Jayce Robinson crowned 2019 English surfing champion

Jayce Robinson and Peony Knight have taken out the men’s and women’s open titles at the 2019 English National Surfing Championships. England’s finest surfing talents have once again come together and descended on Perranporth Beach, Cornwall. With over 180 entries in 19 divisions, the battle for the prestigious English Titles was on.

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Water safety tips for a day at the beach

Are you planning a nice beach getaway or a seaside walk? Learn how to deal with emergencies at the beach. Whether you’re surfing all alone by yourself, or spending time with your family and friends at the beach, it’s always important to memorize a few fundamental safety tips. A beach is a joyful place where […]

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The origin of the word "haole"

According to historians, the origin of the word “haole” precedes the arrival of Captain James Cook in the Hawaiian archipelago, in 1778. Although today it is considered mainly a pejorative word, it has not always been like that. In the past, it had simple descriptive meanings and was even used to identify the children of […]

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