Avalanche is a deep water slab located 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) off the coast of Vila Velha, a coastal town in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The name speaks for itself. But in this particular case, it’s not a mass of snow, ice, or rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside – it’s seawater.
“Ride Natty Ride” is a visual celebration of what Bob Marley and his music mean to the surf and skateboarding community worldwide. The documentary features interviews with the godfather of Jamaican surfing and owner of the Jamnesia Surf Camp, Billy “Mystic” Wilmot. The 30-minute film also includes surf-and-skate action from Jamaican surfers and skateboarders, Shama […]
The word “gnarly” is one of the most commonly used expressions in surf slang. Wave riders have been using it for decades. When the swell is pumping, and surfers are shredding out-the-back, then we know something gnarly is taking place. The expression often comes out of a surfer’s mouth when something simultaneously spectacular and unexpected […]
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968) is widely considered the father of modern surfing. For many, he is the greatest waterman who ever lived. Kahanamoku was a master swimmer who won gold, silver and bronze medals for the United States in four Olympic Games. Born in Honolulu, Oahu, Duke epitomizes the spirit of aloha and has become […]
SurferToday has officially named the “Athletes of the Year 2018.” Two thousand eighteen has been a groundbreaking year for women, not only in watersports but also in life in general. The winners of the 10th “Athletes of the Year” Award by SurferToday reflect a turnaround in the way female performers are paid and have access […]
Lei is the name of the famous flower necklace made in Hawaii. Hawaiian leis are vibrant and colorful wreaths or garlands worn around the neck. They feature fresh tropical flowers but, on a wider interpretation, it can also mean a series of items strung together so that they can be worn. A lei is presented […]
Teahupoo is one of the heaviest and most powerful waves in the world and, as its etymology shows, the place is a do-or-die surfing arena. Located at the southwest tip of Tahiti, in French Polynesia, Teahupoo is the typical Pacific freak of nature. The hollow and thunderous surf spot breaks approximately 500 yards offshore in […]
Are you afraid of heavy closeouts, white-water foam, getting caught inside, or deep water? Do you feel stressed when you observe a swell forming on the horizon? Learn how to overcome cymophobia, the fear of waves. Surfing big waves can be too much for our brain to handle. But, in exceptional cases, the mere act […]
In an unprecedented move, the World Surf League (WSL) has announced the decision to modify the name of surfing’s pro tour to World Surfing League (WSL). The WSL says that the $5.5 million investment in the rebranding process will drastically increase the sport’s popularity in landlocked countries, and will help boost the number of live […]
Sandon Whittaker conquered the 2016 International Siargao Surfing Cup, at Cloud 9, in the Philippines. In the final against the local talent Philmar Alipayo, the young Australian surfed four two-to-three-foot waves and got the scores he needed from the judges. Whittaker, 16, competed less than 24 hours after overcoming a viral illness. “This is a […]