Alaïa Bay will begin filling its 8,500-square-meter Wavegarden Cove surfing lagoon in January 2021. Switzerland’s first wave pool has confirmed the pre-opening for April. After 12 months of construction, it is finally possible to dream of surfing in Sion on ocean-like waves. The project was launched in 2016 and has been long-awaited by the entire […]
There are several reasons why surfing in the morning is generally a wise and fruitful option. Not only are the wave and wind conditions better, but you’ll also find fewer surfers hassling for the same scarce resources. In theory, waking up early for a super session is a good move, but from a practical perspective, […]
Waves for Change is helping vulnerable youth realize their full potential through the healing power of surfing in South Africa. During their royal tour to South Africa, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, visited the NGO and witnessed the job done. They traveled to Cape Town on the second […]
If there is one thing everyone agrees on, it is that surfing is a beautiful activity. It allows you to spend hours outdoors while enjoying the beautiful water and stunning landscape. That makes surfing an attractive sport, but its health benefits are the cherry on top. If you are not in great shape, it may […]
Keala Kennelly delivered an inspiring acceptance speech at the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Awards. The annual WSL Awards celebrate the accomplishments of the past season and recognize the greatest feats of the year in pro surfing. The Hawaiian big wave surfer, 40, fulfilled her longtime dream and won the first world surfing title of […]
Ryan Callinan has taken out the 2018 Pipe Invitational, at Banzai Pipeline, in Hawaii. The Australian won the 32-man trials after defeating Benji Brand, Torrey Meister, and Soli Bailey in the final held in onshore five-foot waves. Callinan, a former Championship Tour surfer, secured his third consecutive wildcard into an elite event, after competing in […]
SurfPoel, the first wave pool developed by 24/7Waves, will open in The Hague, Netherlands, by 2019. The world’s first crowdfunded wave pool will produce 149 waves per hour and will allow a maximum of ten surfers in the water at the same time. According to the team behind SurfPoel, there will be waves of up […]
In a historic and unprecedented decision, the World Surf League (WSL) announced that it will implement an equal prize money deal for men and women in the 2019 pro surfing season. The organization led by Sophie Goldschmidt becomes the first and only US-based global sports league to adopt a gender equality protocol when it comes […]