He is one of the most exciting watermen on planet earth. Laird Hamilton is back on top of his game to “Take Every Wave.” Laird Hamilton has been in the spotlight for a few decades – as a big wave surfing pioneer, and as an extreme wave explorer. The Californian-born athlete is also an experienced […]
The 2017 Hurley Pro Trestles kicked off in San Clemente, California. And four surfers are already out of the event. The competition kicked off in three-to-four foot surf at the cobblestone break of Lower Trestles. Round 1 and four heats of Round 2 have already been completed, which means four athletes are packing up and […]
There’s no place like California. And if you’re a visiting surfer, you should know where to go to score the best waves. Southern California is home to hundreds of fantastic beach breaks, point breaks, and jetty breaks. Depending on the swell angle and wind conditions, you’ll always find a wave that suits your needs. From […]
Bethany Hamilton, alongside husband Adam and son Tobias, went surfing at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Leemore, Northern California. The 27-year-old surfer from Kauai knows how hard it can be to surf with only one arm, but it never stopped Hamilton from chasing her dreams. And an artificial surf pool session can now be ticked […]
A 16-year old surfer from Barbados died after breaking his neck during a heavy surf session generated by Hurricane Irma. The accident took place at Box by Box, a spot located in Barbados’ east coast. According to the early reports, Zander Venezia was caught by a closeout wave and hit a shallow reef. The young […]
Volcom continues the exploration of surfing’s bizarre an unorthodox side. Watch “Osmo Thrombo,” a surf movie featuring Mitch Coleborn, Noa Deane, and Ozzie Wright. The goal was to surf the idyllic wave Australia has to offer, but for logistical and weather reasons, the surf trio and their crew ended up in Indonesia territory. After a […]
Hawaiian Pipeline Master Gerry Lopez has been invited by Kelly Slater to test the new left-hander on offer at Leemore’s Surf Ranch. The Kelly Slater Surf Ranch has been upgraded. It now delivers perfect-peeling left-handers, and what better way to present it to the world than inviting one of the most experienced tube riders in […]
The Independent State of Samoa is an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean with over 250 miles (400 kilometers) of coastline to explore. With a total population of around 190,000 people, Samoa is surrounded by swells and offers splendid conditions for the development of surfing. The Samoa Surfriders Association (SSA) was formed in 2012 and […]
Ramzi Boukhiam and Coco Ho have claimed the 2017 Pro Anglet titles today in two-foot waves. Their victories punctuated an exciting finals day that started with the semifinals in better conditions earlier this morning. Ho and Volcom teammate Maud Le Car, 25, battled in a shifting lineup for their final, as waves become rarer on […]
World Surf League (WSL) has bought the annual Mavericks big wave surfing invitational. The organizers of the Big Wave Tour (BWT) reached an agreement with the Titans of Mavericks and Cartel Management to run the event during the 2017/2018 season. According to the documents filed in U.S. District Bankruptcy Court, WSL bought the multi-year rights […]