Jeff Rowley has been invited as an alternate to compete in the Big Wave World Tour (BWWT), which is entering its fourth year of competition this year. The best big wave surfers in the world compete on the Big Wave World Tour and this competition showcases some of the best big waves in the world. […]
Kolohe Andino has suffered a high ankle sprain and a lisfranc ligament torn, after landing in the flats completing an aerial 360. The 18-year-old surfer was training with his father, Morgan Maassen and Dylan Goodale when the injury came out of nowhere, in San Clemente. “I’m meant to be out of the water 8-10 weeks, […]
The world of professional surfing may be preparingfor a new revolution. High event costs, take over rumours, New York and J-Bay cancellations and global recession may end up destroying the ASP World Tour. Rumours are again spreading over the internet. A second and improved version of the failed Rebel Tour idea launched in 2009 has […]
Brazilian surfers have launched a global campaign to get surfing included in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, as a demonstration sport. The International Surfing Association (ISA) has been lobbying the sport’s inclusion in the Olympic Games, since Sydney 2000, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has never given surfing an opportunity. Rio de Janeiro is […]
Short surf films are getting better. Forget brands, impossible tricks and super surfers. You know when you’re watching a great surf movie by the soul and spirit of the collection of frames. “Much Better Now”, a short surf film directed by Philipp Comarella and Simon Griesser, which tells the beautiful story of a bookmark stuck in […]
“Travel” is latest surf photography book by Tó Mané. The Portuguese action sports photographer is debuting his latest collection of surfing snaps with a public exhibition from the 14th July to August 12th, in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal. Tó Mané is considered one of the best Portuguese surf photographers of his generation. He has already […]
Gabriel Villaran has proudly carried the Olympic Flame,in theUnited Kingdom. The big wave surfer from Peru has run 300 meters through the roads of Milton Keynes, at 8h50, with the iconic torch in his hands. “One of the most incredible days in my life. Representing my beautiful people from Peru. Aloha!”, said Villaran. The surfer […]
Jenna de Rosnay is one of the first female stars of advertising in the boardsports industry. The Californian windsurfer, who stood out in the 1980s for her speed sailing skills, got also famous for a body painting ad designed for Neil Pryde. Almost 30 years later, the brand decided to invite professional kiteboarder Susi Mai to […]
Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton have teamed up to debut one of the most practical fitness websites available over the internet. The pro volleyball player and the big wave surfer have recently published a very complete fitness and nutrition program at www.gabbyandlaird.com . The main goal is to keep you in shape and healthy, all […]
On the 6th June 2012, a massive swell hit Sydney, in Australia. The Youtube story tells us that a giant wave broke all the way into the city harbour to create an endlesse two-kilometre (1.2 miles) wave ride. Interestingly, the wave was breaking Bennelong Point, the spot where the famous Sydney Opera House is located. […]