The dictionary tells us that a maverick is “an unorthodox or independent-minded person.” The new series “Maverick Moments” follows big wave surfers as they risk their lives in search of fame and recognition. If you’re a big wave surfing fan, you’ll love it. “Maverick Moments” rides the highest surf line to unveil how big wave […]
Meet the world’s first buoyant smartphone. Yes, it floats in the water. And yes, it has a fin system. Palo Alto start-up Comet Core promises to launch a revolutionary smartphone that is built with fins that deploy as soon as it is completely submerged in water. “We developed Comet to be a phone that people […]
Roger Hinds won the 2015 Icons of Foam Shape-Off Tribute to Rusty Preisendorfer, at The Boardroom, in Del Mar. It’s a back-to-back victory for Hinds. Last year, Roger conquered the Icons of Foam competition honoring Ben Aipa. The surfboard shaper has more than four decades of experience. “I’m really proud and humbled for back-to-back wins […]
New Zealand has what it takes to become the ultimate surfing destination. And that is precisely what “The Ultimate Waterman” aims to prove. The 48-minute documentary showcases the beauty of New Zealand’s landscape, the Kiwi culture and the surfing potential, as well. In March, 2015, Daniel Kereopa won the inaugural edition of The Ultimate Waterman. The event […]
Team USA has conquered the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship, at Sayulita Beach, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The Americans secured six gold medals in the Surfing, SUP Distance, SUP Technical and Prone Technical divisions. Jack Bark finished the Men’s Paddleboard Technical Race nearly 20 seconds ahead of his competition with a time […]
The quarterfinalists of the Oi Rio Pro 2015 have been decided in three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf at Barra da Tijuca. The majority of the top seeds are out of competition. Will it be a game of the underdogs? Maybe. Filipe Toledo rapidly secured one of the eight tickets for the quarterfinals with […]
Two former world champions have fallen in Round 2 of the Oi Rio Pro 2015, in Brazil. CJ Hobgood and Joel Parkinson are out of competition. The challenging six-to-eight foot (2-2.5 metre) waves at Barra da Tijuca caused a few upsets. And the storm has passed, as four Brazilian lose their decisive elimination heats. Mick […]
Raoni Monteiro has tested positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). The Brazilian surfer has been suspended for 20 months following a positive test for PEDs during the 2014 Billabong Pipe Masters. Monteiro has been suspended from all World Surf League (WSL) events for violating the WSL’s Anti-Doping Policy. Subsequent investigations by the WSL Discipline Director […]
What do Laird Hamilton, Gabriel Medina, Mick Fanning, Alana Blanchard, Anastasia Ashley, Masatoshi Ohno, Ricardo Christie, Paige Hareb, and Maz Quinn have in common? The answer is pretty simple: an Air New Zealand board safety video. “Surfing Safari” was filmed at four legendary surf breaks: Malibu, Gold Coast, Raglan and Piha. Apparently, airlines are increasingly […]
The first ever Indian Open of Surfing will hit at Panambur Beach, Mangalore, between May 29th-31st, 2015. The event is run by the Surfing Federation of India, and it is inspired by the US Open of Surfing and the Australian Open of Surfing. There will be official judging under the supervision of the International Surfing […]