Nixon has launched “The Steelcat”, a seaworthy and waterman inspired watch that promises to ignite the wrists of the world surfing community. “The Steelcat” features powerful 30 ATM stainless steel construction in three colours: black, white and rose gold. With an impressive outlay of utility on each watch’s dial, the chronograph line will hold up […]
The world has 20 million surfers. A study estimates that the average surfer has 2.75 surfboards. Planet Earth is, therefore, home to 55 million surfboards. Are they all being used? No, some are old, broken or forgotten. The “1000 Surfboard Graveyard” is an artistic project that aims to recycle and give new meaning to planks […]
Surfboard painting designs have been colouring the art of surfing for a long time. Many surfers defend their simple, clean and white surfboards, but many others like to express their passion for surfing with drawings, catchphrases, political statements, flowers, tribal shapes and Hawaiian landscapes. Painting surfboards is not as easy as it may look. Applying colours […]
The American Pro Surfing Series (APSS), a homegrown California three-event surf series, will hold its inaugural event between April 28-29, on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. The series will host its second event in late September and the third and final event in early November. Created by industry veteran Scott Waring, the […]
Ocean and waves have a very positive impact in the emotional health of human beings. The European Centre for Environment and Human Health has studied over 2,750 participants and has concluded that a simple walk along the beach or coastal area is enough to boost positive feelings. Scientists found that all outdoor locations were associated […]
Kelly Slater has reported the “worst pollution” he has ever seen, during his stay in Bali, Indonesia. The 11-time world surfing champion is concerned about the effect of so much litter in the oceans. “I’ve never been so alarmed by pollution situation as this trip to Bali/Indo. We need solutions and multi-industry backing”, Slater wrote […]
One archipelago, two names. The Falklands Islands or Islas Malvinas have been in the hearts and minds of two distant nations: United Kingdom and Argentina. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, just 460 kilometres (290 miles) from the tip of the South American lands, the Falklands/Malvinas are one of the most controversial territories in the […]
Sustainable Surf, a non-profit startup NGO, wants to help turning the surf industry into a 100% green and sustainable business. From surfboards to blocks of wax, wetsuits, leashes and surf wear, there are a lot of processes that should be changed. Sustainable Surf’s headquarters are located in the heart of Southern California, right in the […]
Sean Penn, the ultimate surfer dude. Can you imagine? Well, in fact, it happened back in 1982, when Penn played “Spicoli”, the classic dumb wave rider in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”. The film was adapted from a book written by Cameron Crowe. It described his experience in a Californian high school and also feature […]
Team Hawaii has conquered the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, in a thrilling final day of competition at Playa Venao, Panama, after winning two of three individual Gold Medals. Two of the youngest Hawaiians on the team, 14-year-old Dax McGill (competing in Girls Under-18) and 14-year-old Kalani David (Boys Under-16) carried the Aloha State […]