Surf News
Working schedules, family duties, seasonal moods, and aging are some of the reasons why, many times, you end up surfing alone. But that could be good. Or not. Many people like to surf alone. Because they can manage their time before, during and after the session, and because they can choose the break they prefer […]
Jamie Mitchell fractured his sternum after suffering a wipeout in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The Californian surfer-waterman got barreled on a giant right-hander, but the wave closed out. The surfboard eventually hit Mitchell in the chest, and he made it to the shore in agonizing pain. Jamie Mitchell couldn’t breathe or call for help, so he […]
Thousands of anonymous surfers have paddled out in honor of surf legend and wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill, in Santa Cruz, California. He was a visionary and one of the dearest symbols of surfing. Jack O’Neill, the father of the modern wetsuit, died at 94, but his legacy will inspire future generations. On July 9, 2017, […]
Jordy Smith has taken out the 2017 Ballito Pro, in three-to-four-foot waves at Willard Beach, South-Africa. The South African defeated Willian Cardoso in a high-scoring final. Smith secured his second Ballito Pro title after winning it in 2010. “I had a bit of a slow start, but I ended up sticking that first air, and […]
Ethan and Julen Egiguren spent one year traveling the world in search of perfect waves. As a result, we got “Everything We Love,” an 18-minute movie about the pure love for surfing. To things even more real and intense, filmmaker Guillem Cruells shot it in 4k, 16mm and Super 8, so that you enjoy the […]
With a simple yet functional design, the QuiverGrip hopes to solve the traditional surfboard storage problems. Surfboards take a lot of space, and not everyone has a special room for storing them. Many of us have already damaged boards while trying to find an adequate corner for them. Scott McLean believes he found the perfect […]
A postdoctoral researcher, who also happens to be a surfer, has identified the precise location on the wave where a surfer finds the greatest speed. According to the physics of a wave, the mathematical sweet spot is right inside the curl, in an area commonly known as the “pocket.” “I was surprised that I finally […]
A Portuguese water sports company announced the opening of Shapers Nest, a coworking space for independent surfboard shapers. The idea was developed by Xhapeland and will become a reality in Cascais, a seaside town with a long tradition in surfing and World Surf League contests. The Shapers Nest is open to all craftsmen interested in […]
Getting pounded by an overhead shore break wave is tough, and it can get worse if you’re held underwater for more than your lungs authorize you to. Taking a beating in big waves is a bit like dying – it’s a very personal and solo experience. But calm down, there’s good news – only rarely […]
Marco Mignot and Teresa Bonvalot claimed the 2017 Junior Pro Espinho, in the north of Portugal. The finals’ day got underway in outstanding two-to-three-foot surf at Praia da Baia. On the women’s side, Bonvalot played the patient’s game and decided to be selective. In front of her home crowd, the Portuguese surfer rode two waves […]