Kai Lenny is the 2014 Stand Up World Tour champion. The Hawaiian waterman secured a back-to-back title in a dramatic season finish, at La Torche, France. Drama, tension, tears and joy. Lenny watched from the beach as Zane Schweitzer put an end to Caio Vaz’s world title hopes in the quarterfinals of the La Torche […]
We call it surfer’s eye and red eye, but the scientific jargon is pterygium. So, what are the causes, symptoms and treatments for a fairly common problem in surfing? Blame it on the elements. Sun, sand, wind and salt are responsible for the surfer’s eye. Although the exact cause is still unknown, scientists believe the […]
The perfect surf at Scorpion Bay, in Mexico, is being threatened by a deep ocean phosphate mining project. Scorpion Bay is one of the best surf spots in Mexican waters, but the perfect peeling right-handers may have their days numbered because of “Don Diego,” a mining adventure led by Exploraciones Oceánicas. “The mining permits allow […]
Fernando Aguerre has been re-elected as president of the International Surfing Association (ISA), at the ISA 50th Anniversary World Surfing Games in Punta Rocas, Peru. The iconic Argentinean enters his eighth term as president of the world governing body for the sport of surfing, with two new vice-presidents: Barbara Kendall, New Zealand Olympic Windsurfing gold […]
Michael Rodrigues and Coco Ho conquered the Oceano Santa Catarina Pro 2014, an ASP 6-Star event held at Praia da Joaquina, Florianopolis, in Brazil. Rodrigues defeated Santiago Muniz, the younger brother of Dream Tour campaigner Alejo Muniz, with a wide collection of aerials and moves on the small wave faces. “I feel pretty emotional right […]
Big wave surfers are storm chasers. They travel the world in search of the largest swells. But what exactly are hurricane-generated waves? Science tells us that the barometric pressure in the eye of the hurricane is lower than the pressure some distance from the eye. Hurricanes are also known as tropical cyclones because they form […]
Welcome to the most spectacular unsuccessful rides of the year 2014, also known as wipeouts. Whether at El Buey or Puerto Escondido, many surfers suffered the wrath of Neptune and Poseidon. The judging panel of the 2015 Billabong XXL Awards will have plenty of work to do. At least, when it comes to analyzing hideous […]
The world’s first real hoverboard has been successfully tested. Discover how Hendo will revolutionize the way you train rotations, spins and reverses in surfing. When Tony Hawk introduced us HUVr, the ultimate “fake” hoverboard, we dared to dream. Now, the dream has become a reality. Yes, there’s an high-tech skateboard without wheels ready to hit […]
The Portuguese event at Supertubos changed the look of the 2014 ASP World Tour title race. Gabriel Medina and Mick Fanning are eyeing glory at Pipeline, but Kelly Slater is still playing the winners’ game. Once again, it’s all down to Pipe. Fanning and Medina have both won three events during the season, but the […]
Welcome to The Surfing Christmas Gift Guide for 2014. If you have a surfer relative, friend or loved one, don’t fret and plan ahead. Discover our curated selection of Christmas gift ideas. We’ve handpicked the best surfing presents that will put a smile on any surfer’s face, whether you are a savvy or a big […]