Until ten years ago, the word Mundaka meant world-class wave. In 2015, the local authorities and companies prepare to destroy what’s left of Spain’s surfing gem. In 2005, the last dredge of 300,000 cubic square meters of sand led to the destruction of the most popular left-hander in Europe. Mundaka entered an eternal sleep and […]
The Brazilian Storm blasted the opening day of competition at the Oi Rio Pro 2015, held in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. The 2014 world surfing champion Gabriel Medina was able to take the pressure off his shoulders and win his heat against Freddy Patacchia Jr. and Alejo Muniz. Crowds gathered as he crossed […]
The entrepreneurs behind Surf Lakes want to create a concentric wave pool that will pump over 3000 rides per hour in Brisbane, Australia. Aaron Trevis, the founder of Surf Lakes, aims to build a surf premiere surf, sport and entertainment venue where surfers will enjoy left and hand-breaking waves, day and night. “Our design is […]
Rusty Preisendorfer will be honored at The Boardroom 2015, in Del Mar, California, between May 16th-17th. The career of the experienced surfboard shaper will be highlighted during the Icons of Foam Shape-Off Tribute. Preisendorfer has been producing surfboards since 1969. “It’s so great to have so many artists, craftsmen, and innovators all under one roof […]
Nobody stops the Brazilian thunderstorm. Alex Ribeiro won the Quiksilver Pro Saquarema 2015, in Brazil. The surfer from Santos, Sao Paulo, defeated Jeremy Flores in a nail-biting final held at Itauna Beach, and he earns himself a wildcard spot for the Oi Rio Pro 2015. Ribeiro won the decisive heat 14.93 to 14.17. “I was […]
Randy Rarick, the co-founder of the Triple Crown of Surfing, has announced his full retirement from professional surfing activities. Rarick was born in 1949 in Seattle, but at the age of five he was already living in Honolulu with his family. At ten, Randy stood up on a surfboard for the first time. The young […]
For two consecutive days, The Wedge delivered vertical drops into the abyss. Some say it was the best session of 2015 so far. On May 4th, at 7am, The Wedge was already pumping. Hundreds of pro and amateur photographers and videographers were pointing their lenses towards the most popular peak in Newport Beach. The conditions […]
The long awaited summer waves are back. If we close our eyes, we can already feel them beneath our feet, as we gain speed through the warm wind. Gear up with this year’s ultimate surfing items and make your wildest surf dreams come true. As we step deep into spring, we finally leave cold, rainy […]
Some say it’s the biggest paddle-in wave ever at Puerto Escondido. We say it’s a superb ride in a giant day, at Mexico’s queen of the waves. A round of applause for Mr. Mark Healey. The good thing is he survived the beast. Mark Healey had never seen Puerto Escondido pumping waves this big. He […]
Filipe Toledo conquered the Oakley Lowers Pro 2015, in three-to-five foot surf at Lower Trestles California. The Brazilian magician defeated Jeremy Flores in an exciting 35-minute final. Toledo rode seven waves and earned himself a total of 16.13 points with a series of fast and critical maneuvers. “I was definitely super blessed this week and […]