American Wave Machines (AWM) announced the construction of the first surf park in the sky. The Skyplex entertainment complex will feature three standing wave pools in Orlando, Florida. The theme park capital of the world will pump waves ten stories up at Skyplex, thanks to AMW’s SurfStream technology. The new out-of-ocean surf venue will open […]
“View From A Blue Moon” is the first surf movie shot in 4K. And John John Florence is the star of the film. The flick’s storyline couldn’t be more promising. They say we’ll see “the sport of surfing as it’s never been captured before,” as imagined through the eyes of Blake Vincent Kueny. In the […]
Remi Petersen has taken out the O’Neill Jackpot 2015, held in Scheveningen, Netherlands. Waves are a scarce resource, especially if you’re a passionate surfer-citizen living in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux). However, that doesn’t mean they can’t crown national surfing champions. The O’Neill Jackpot is one of the most prestigious surfing competitions in central-western Europe. […]
Six quarterfinalists have been decided at the 2015 Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal, in Peniche. The competition moved to the backup site of Molhe Leste, where pro surfers battled strong currents, shifty peaks, onshore winds, and waves in the three-to-eight-foot range. Jeremy Flores seemed comfortable in the new surf spot. The French advanced through to the […]
KLM is welcoming surfboards on all intercontinental flights. For free. The Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will carry surf equipment on all KLM, and all Air France operated flights. The oldest airline in the planet has even set up a site for their new surfer friends (surf.klm.com). “On intercontinental flights, travelers can now […]
Frederico Morais and Vasco Ribeiro have defeated Mick Fanning and Adriano de Souza, in Round 3 of the 2015 Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal, held in Supertubos, Peniche. The Portuguese wildcards had a stellar day of surfing supported by an enthusiastic home crowd. As a result, the 2015 World Surf League champion will be decided […]
Two Portuguese wildcards have caused the first upsets of the 2015 Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal, in the opening round of competition held in Supertubos, Peniche. Vasco Ribeiro, the 2014 world junior surfing champion, sent Owen Wright and Michel Bourez to the repechage heat with an efficient performance in the small waves. “My strategy was […]
The Cerebra Innovation Centre (CIC) has developed a unique tandem surfboard for physically challenged children. British charity Cerebra has partnered with Surfability UK and Tonic Surf Therapy to design a longboard equipped with a supportive “bucket” seat that can be controlled by a surf instructor. The CIC product designers have also produced a surf access […]
Wrightsville Beach unveiled a historical marker installed at the North Carolina Highway to honor the island’s surfing heritage. North Carolina’s most accessible beach from Interstate 40 has been recognized as a pioneer in East Coast surfing. In 1909, Burke Haywood Bridgers introduced the sport of surfing to the coastal town. A resident of Wrightsville Beach, […]
Rafael Teixeira has claimed the 2015 O’Neill Coldwater Classic, held at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, California. The Brazilian surfer defeated three US riders in the decisive final – Derek Peters, Randy Bonds, and Chris Waring. Teixeira, 22, has no major sponsor, but he takes home $8,000 and 1,500 rankings points. “I’m really stoked. This is […]