The small Mediterranean coastal town of Montgat, near Barcelona, will build a Wavegarden surf pool. The “Tarifa of Catalonia,” as it is also known in Spain, will have a 15,000-square-meter artificial wave lagoon capable of pumping 5.5-foot (1.70 meters) waves every four seconds. The first public Wavegarden complex to open in Spanish territory will cost […]
Who said you couldn’t surf Storm Doris? A Portuguese surfer decided to paddle near the Belém Tower, a 16th-century fortification located on Lisbon’s Tagus River, in Portugal. Meet João Kopke. He is probably the first-ever surfer ride a wave a few meters away from one of the most iconic historical building of his country. Kopke […]
The 2017 Volcom Pipe Pro got underway in tricky conditions, with waves breaking below sea level. After a few lay days, the green flag sent all surfers to the water. The Pipeline was pumping eight-foot waves, but many competitors opted for riding towards Backdoor and even Off The Wall. The opening day had everything you […]
A Portuguese startup company is developing an electronic system capable of monitoring the behavior of the surfer’s body related to the surfboard. All In Surf was born out of an academic project led by Márcio Borgonovo-Santos in University of Porto’s Biomechanics Lab, and it was later merged with Bio Boards, a sustainable skateboard company. The […]
On December 22, 2016, Chris Bertish broke the world record for the longest stand-up paddle (SUP) journey in open ocean waters. But he wants more. The 42-year-old waterman from South Africa is halfway through the first ever solo, transatlantic SUP crossing. Bertish kicked off his 4,500-mile (7,500 kilometers) adventure in Agadir, Morocco, on December 6, 2016. […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) will work with the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) to establish standard water safety course and certificate for surf and stand-up paddleboard instructors and coaches. The world governing body for the sport of surfing teamed up with ILS to design the International Surf and SUP Instructor Aquatic Rescue and Safety […]
The number of surf dogs is growing fast. Want to teach your dog to become a surfer? Discover our tips and advice and train your dog to surf waves. Watching other dogs surfing can be fun and entertaining, but there are a few things you must know before teaching your dog to ride waves. First, […]
Mick Fanning has been named Officer of the Order of Australia, one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded to national citizens. The Order of Australia was established in 1975 by Elizabeth II, the Queen of Australia. She wanted to recognize the Australian citizens who stand out for meritorious service or outstanding achievements. “It’s a huge […]
Lunada Bay. A surf spot like thousands in the world. Not better than Ericeira, Bells Beach or Jeffreys Bay, but still a splendid wave. The right-hand point break is located near Rancho Palos Verdes, just 40 miles west of Huntington Beach. For the good and the bad, the California break and its history represent a […]
The newly-created Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP) has announced the schedule for the inaugural 2017 APP World Tour. The professional stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) world circuit has changed its name. The former Stand Up World Series (Racing) and Stand Up World Tour (Surfing) have been rebranded to APP World Tour. The new insignia controlled by Waterman […]