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"Green Eyes," a surf lifesaving-inspired poem by Scott Cuttre

Poetry opens our imagination, and Scott Cuttre knows how to capture our attention. After the stunning “Suited Savior,” the 36-year-old writer from Belmar, New Jersey, returns with a breathtaking poem that blends the ocean, the waves, surf lifesaving and a beautiful woman.

Fernando Aguerre, Rob Douglas, Sarah-Quita Offringa and Pierre-Louis Costes are "Athletes of the Year 2016" by SurferToday

The winners of SurferToday’s “Athletes of the Year 2016” award have been named. 2016 has been the year of personal achievements, and a special time for surfing and surfers. The sport will be featured in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It will be the first time in history that a wave riding activity will participate […]

The most common types of surfboards

Surfboards are constantly evolving, and there are multiple board designs for a broad range of environments. Discover the most popular types of surfboards. The world offers an infinite spectrum of waves, and that is why there is a wide range of surfboard designs, templates, and shapes. Today, brands and craftsmen develop anything you can think […]

Iconic East Coast surf photographer Mickey McCarthy passes away

Legendary surf photographer Mickey McCarthy has passed away. The East Coast has lost one of the most loved members of the surfing scene. The iconic lensman from North Carolina died from complications after a heart attack. McCarthy was a key figure in the Outer Banks surfing community. Mickey McCarthy was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He started […]

The top surfers of the 2017 World Surf League

The names of the surfers who will compete on the 2017 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) have been unveiled. The 2017 pro surfing season will have 34 men and 17 women competing in the elite club. As always, there are new faces and the usual veterans. On the men’s side, the 2016 world […]

How to avoid nosediving/pearling in surfing

Nosedives are one of the most common incidents in surfing. Learn how to balance your weight and prevent pearling while catching waves. In surfing, nosediving doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done something wrong. Yes, it can be particularly embarrassing when you think you’ve nailed down a perfect wave, and then you wipe out in front of […]

Jamie Mitchell claims the Nazaré Challenge 2016

Jamie Mitchell has won the inaugural Nazaré Challenge, at Praia do Norte, in Portugal. The Australian big wave surfer was the standout athlete of the whole event run in six hours at the iconic spot of Praia do Norte. There were big drops, massive wipeouts, two-wave hold-downs, monster peaks, awkward currents, and die-hard fans screaming […]

Michel Bourez wins the 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters

Michel Bourez has taken out the 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters, at Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii. The Tahitian surfer defeated Kanoa Igarashi in the final and secured the third Championship Tour (CT) event win of his career. With this result, Bourez finishes sixth in the season’s rankings. “I still don’t believe it. Last year I got injured, […]

Nazaré Challenge 2016 gets green light

The first ever Nazaré Challenge gets underway December 20, at Praia do Norte, in Portugal. The third event of the 2016 Big Wave Tour is expecting a giant Atlantic swell capable of producing waves in the 30-to-50-foot range. However, the organizers underline that the competition might only run December 21 or 22, depending on swell […]

Decision time at the Billabong Pipe Masters 2016

Despite the small waves, the Billabong Pipe Masters 2016 has finally entered Round 4. John John Florence looked comfortable in the three-to-five-foot surf at Pipeline. The 2016 World Surf League champion eliminated Bede Durbidge, and he is en route to winning the 2016 Triple Crown of Surfing. “It was super cool to surf against Bede. […]

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