Surf News
“Living Rivers” is a short documentary about surfers and their role in the many unique river cultures of the American West. In a way, the film directed by Max Lowe reminds us of how surfing has drastically evolved in the 21st century. You don’t need an ocean anymore. Surfers are where moving waters are. In Montana, Wyoming […]
Bino Lopes and Pauline Ado have conquered the inaugural Pro Anglet 2015, at Chambre d’Amour, in Anglet, France. The Brazilian surfer defeated Andy Criere in the men’s final, held in two-to-three-foot A-frame waves. Bino opened his account with a strong 8.17 and backed it up with a 9.40 for a collection of vertical backside snaps. “I’m […]
The European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) promises to run the world’s largest drowning resuscitation workshop during the 4th Annual Surfing Medicine Conference, scheduled between September 29th and October 2nd, in Anglet and Biarritz, France. The ambassadors of health in the ocean will share knowledge about drowning, breath holding physiology, injury prevention, skin cancer prevention, […]
Do you work as an undercover agent in a surfing environment? Are you a surfing beginner? Do you need to learn surf slang and jargon in less than an hour? Add the following surf words to your daily vocabulary, and no one will notice you’re an apprentice. All sports have their lingo, and specific words […]
Mick Fanning has ridden some of the thickest and most dangerous waves of his life, at Shipstern Bluff, in Tasmania. The Australian surfing champion returned from Teahupoo and immediately traveled to Devil’s Point with big wave surfer Mark Mathews. The iconic reef break was pumping solid barrels. “Had the funnest day ever yesterday with the […]
Josh Moniz and Nelson Ahina have won the first stage of the 2015 Hawaii Surfing Championship, held in one-to-three-foot surf at Ala Moana Bowls, in Honolulu. Warm temperatures, no wind and highly competitive players. The Hawaii Surfing Championship hopes to become a World Surf League (WSL) qualifying event, and there’s no reason it won’t happen […]
Jeremy Flores defeated Gabriel Medina to claim the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti, at Teahupoo. The “Helmet Man” played a tactical game to secure the second victory on the Championship Tour (CT). Flores opened the final with an excellent 9.87-point ride, a wave that would be critical to success. “Gabriel is one tactical guy, so I […]
Are you going to have a son or a daughter? If so, it’s time to think about a few cool and laid-back names for your surfer baby. What have you got in mind? We can help. There are two main paths. You admit it, and you just want to be clearly obvious. This is the […]
The world’s best tube riders put their skills to test in treacherous conditions at Teahupoo, as the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti steps into the finals day. Round 3 and 4 were completed in building four-to-six-foot surf. Gabriel Medina, Gabriel Medina, Kelly Slater and Owen Wright have earned a spot in the quarterfinals of the event. […]
Hawaiian legend and “father of surfing” Duke Kahanamoku would’ve been 125 years old on the 24th August 2015. If you’ve ever been in any doubt about the cultural relevance of surfing, well, wonder no more. Celebration of the life of a humble islander, who shared his small-time passion with the world nearly one hundred years […]