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The world’s most expensive surfboard

Meet the world’s most expensive surfboard. No, it didn’t belong to Kelly Slater, Duke Dahanamoku, Mark Occhilupo or Patrick Swayze. Yes, you’re right, it’s the ultra, mega famous “Baywatch” surfboard. The 7’1″ red Malibu with the yellow “Baywatch”logo can be yours for only US $1,000,000, as it can be bought at eBay, the only place […]

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The rare surfing photo of Edward, Prince of Wales

An autographed photo of Edward, Prince of Wales, surfing in Hawaii in 1920 has been unveiled by the Musem of British Surfing. The royal surf picture was taken by a descendant of the iconic Duke Kahanamoku, who gave Edward – later to become King Edward VIII before abdicating to marry American Wallis Simpson – a […]

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Dominican surfers celebrate restoration of Guibia Beach

The Guibia Surf City Festival will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, between 14th-15th April. Dominican Surfing Federation will organize the event along the famed Malecon at historic Guibia Beach. Guibia Beach is one of the first beaches in the Dominican Republic where modern surfing was first introduced in the 1960’s. The event celebrates […]

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Peter Mel crowned Big Wave World Tour champion

The Big Wave World Tour has just concluded its third successful season and will be crowning Big Wave World Tour champion, Peter Mel, later this month. The season started out strong at the extremely consistent big wave spot Punta de Lobos, Chile, home of the Quiksilver Ceremonial. The contest was held under sunny skies, perfect […]

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Mick Fanning wins the Rip Curl Bells Beach 2012

Mick Fanning has claimed the 2012 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over reigning 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater, in offshore three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves at Bells Beach. Event No. 2 of 10 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach culminated in […]

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Hawaiian surfer defeats tiger shark at Leftovers

Joshua Holley, a 28-year-old surfer, was attacked by a tiger shark, at Leftovers, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The surfer was surprised by the 10-feet predator in the nose of his surfboard. “I felt this unreal push on the left side of my body. It was like this popping sensation on my foot […]

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Personal health tips for hazard-free surf trips

Dave Baglow and Mike Carthew have had a great original idea. What could an anaesthetist and a digital marketing specialist do together in the surfing world? The answer is GetWellSoon.com, a website dedicated to the things that you should be aware of when you’re preparing a surf trip or the surf travel of your dreams. […]

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Kelly Slater controls the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2012

Clean four-to-six foot (1.5–2 metre) waves pumped Bells Bowl for another day of splendid surfing performances. The shocker? Taj Burrow is out of the 51st Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach after being defeated in Round 3 by his fellow Australian Kai Otton.   Joel Parkinson defending Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach winner, proved the most […]

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Miss Reef calendar app hits the iPhone and iPad

Reef has launched the first ever Miss Reef Calendar App over two decades, after the infamous calendar first went to print. You can capture the essence of Reef’s beautiful exotic models in your iPhone and iPad. Surfer now have the chance to experience the entire Miss Reef collection from the early days of the sensual […]

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Mark Cameron is the 2012 Scottish National Surfing champion

Mark Cameron has conquered the Scottish National Surfing Championship 2012, at the famous wave peak of Thurso East. The surfer from Fraserburgh had to defeat two local stars, Chris Noble and Mark Boyd, to get the title in his hands. Cameron, 34, won his first Scottish national surfing title in 2008. Despite the challenging conditions, […]

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