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The inspiring surfing life of Chris O’Rourke

The life of Chris O’Rourke could’ve been in a movie. The talented surfer from San Diego, California, has always dreamed he could be a world surfing champion. “Child of the Storm” is a new surf book featuring the incredible life story of Chris O’Rourke, the iconic and prodigy surfer from La Jolla, who impressed his […]

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The infamous Filthy Friday surf tale

Welcome to Fiji’s Filthy Friday. As the Volcom Fiji Pro called off the 8th June, a group of fearless big wave lovers returned to Cloudbreak’s line up to paddle into massive walls of water. “It was the best day of paddle surfing ever seen at Cloudbreak, with the swell in the 12′-15′ range from the […]

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Surfers will ride decisive waves in the Azores Islands Pro

The Portuguese volcanic islands of the Azores, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, will be welcoming the best surfers in the world, again in 2012, for the SATA Airlines Azores Pro, in Sao Miguel. For the first time the event will split the Men’s and the Women’s divisions to run on two different waiting periods […]

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Is Kelly Slater the greatest athlete of all time?

Is Kelly Slater the greatest athlete of all time? The question was raised by his main sponsor and the answer may lie ahead. The Floridian wonder boy from Cocoa Beach has collected a few numbers. Let’s see. “So far, Kelly Slater has won 11 world titles. That’s more than any athlete in any major sport […]

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California recognizes the International Surfing Day

The California State Assembly passed House Resolution No. 30, which recognizes International Surfing Day as a way to celebrate California’s surfing heritage and raise awareness about the need to protect our oceans, waves and beaches. Assemblymember Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) who is an avid surfer introduced the resolution to commemorate the 8th annual celebration of […]

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Lindsay Lohan is the new surf movie star

Taylor Steele is always surprising the world of surfing and surfers. The surf filmmaker responsible for some of the best surf movies ever made has decided to go really indie, in cooperative mode. Lindsay Lohan, the actress and socialite known for an active and alternative lifestyle, is the star of “First Point”, a short film […]

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A surf pool, one Lamborghini and 10 Russian models

Surf movies are going arty. Globe’s latest adventure in the short film hype features everything you wouldn’t expect in a cinematographic story about surfing. Call 10 Russian top models, add a yellow Lamborghini, mix up with the sands of the desert and get “Electric Blue Heaven”, a conceptual surf film starring Dion Agius in the […]

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Connor O’Leary wins first ever pro surfing contest in South Korea

Connor O’Leary has taken the first ever international pro surfing event in South Korea, the Murasaki Quiksilver Jeju Open of Surfing. The contest took place at Jungmun Beach in Jeju Island, in 2-foot (1 meter) waves with sunny skies. The young Australian from Cronulla Beach defeated former elite ASP World Championship Tour surfer Nathan Hedge. […]

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Abbie Girl and Ricochet win the San Diego Surf Dog Competition

Abbie Girl and Ricochet are the winners of the 7th annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, held in the sands of San Diego. More than 50 dogs participated in a unique Southern California surf competition, in which K9 specialists compete in 10-minute heats along with their best human friends. The surf dog competition […]

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Don’t Do It Foundation attacks the surf and skate industry

Nike is under heavy fire as the “Don’t Do It” campaign threatens to spread through the web and into the real world of action sports goods. The group of activists wants to halt the way surf and skate consumers are being used in this wide market. The “Don’t Do It Foundation” has been created to […]

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