Surf News
Ireland is one of the most underrated surfing nations on the planet. Despite the cold air and water temperatures, the Irish coastline is full of idyllic waves, and perfect surf spots. Do a quick internet search of “surfing,” and you’ll be met with hundreds of pictures of bright blue waters and skies to match. In […]
Spain defeated Portugal in the first round of the 2017 Red Bull Rivals. The Spanish surfers used the home advantage to beat their longtime Iberian rivals in the long left-handers of Mundaka, in the Basque Country. The team led by Aritz Aranburu didn’t start well. In the first heat of the event, Pedro Rua overcame Illan […]
A large group of surfers invaded the coast of La Jolla Shores, in California, with a single goal in mind. They were more than one hundred, and they wanted to break the Guinness World Record for the most surfers riding the same wave. It was close, but no cigar. The event held by 1 Wave […]
On December 22, 2016, Chris Bertish broke the world record for the longest stand-up paddle (SUP) journey in open ocean waters. But he wants more. The 42-year-old waterman from South Africa is halfway through the first ever solo, transatlantic SUP crossing. Bertish kicked off his 4,500-mile (7,500 kilometers) adventure in Agadir, Morocco, on December 6, 2016. […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) will work with the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) to establish standard water safety course and certificate for surf and stand-up paddleboard instructors and coaches. The world governing body for the sport of surfing teamed up with ILS to design the International Surf and SUP Instructor Aquatic Rescue and Safety […]
The number of surf dogs is growing fast. Want to teach your dog to become a surfer? Discover our tips and advice and train your dog to surf waves. Watching other dogs surfing can be fun and entertaining, but there are a few things you must know before teaching your dog to ride waves. First, […]
Mick Fanning has been named Officer of the Order of Australia, one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded to national citizens. The Order of Australia was established in 1975 by Elizabeth II, the Queen of Australia. She wanted to recognize the Australian citizens who stand out for meritorious service or outstanding achievements. “It’s a huge […]
Peterson Crisanto and Garazi Sanchez-Ortun have taken out the 2017 SEAT Pro Netanya, in the Mediterranean waters of Israel. The finals got underway in two-to-three-foot surf at Kontiki Beach. Crisanto, a Brazilian surfer who has been out of the Qualifying Series (QS) marathon for a couple of years, managed to impose his surf with two […]
Are you ready for a state-of-the-art surf comic? Hiroshi Mori brings us “Island Kingdom: Surf or Die,” and incredible surf survival story, in which our heroes have to surf for their lives. The plot is intense, dark, and truly original, and it was conceived by Hiroshi Mori, a Japanese-American computer graphics previsualization artist who lives […]
Surfers enjoy challenges, and Santa Barbara’s Sandspit has the perfect formula for intermediate and advanced riders. The Sandspit is one of the most unusual surf breaks in California. Imagine a brown wave breaking close to a breakwater’s elbow (Point Castillo) that peels for around 100 yards (91 meters). Now, add a random backwash, and a […]