Garrett McNamara and friends have opened the 2014/2015 big wave surfing season at Nazaré, Portugal. The Hawaiian charger is ready for new challenges in the westernmost country of mainland Europe. The fishing town of Nazaré, with its singular underwater canyon, has welcomed Mcnamara, as the first serious post-summer swell hits Praia do Norte. GMAC is […]
The wizard of surfing is back with a cool new trick. After several failed attempts, Mr. Zoltan Torkos lands the first ever off-the-lip kickflip. You’ve got to love it. Zoltan Torkos is so passionate about surfing that his own laboratory of wave spells is in constant activity. There’s no time to lose. A few months […]
Several top seeds have fallen in Round 1 of the Cascais Billabong Pro 2014, held in four-to-six foot surf at Guincho. The Prime surf contest plays a critical role in the hunt for the 2015 World Surf League and will decide the 2014 European surfing champion. Many Dream Tour surfers tasted the power of the […]
A marriage proposal in a hot air balloon ended up in the waves, in California. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. It was supposed to be just another beautiful afternoon near Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The surfers were enjoying the last waves of the day, under a magical sunset. Suddenly, the line-up felt there was something wrong with a […]
The popular Sandy Beach may be renamed in honor of US President Barack Obama, but the idea doesn’t touch the heart of the majority of Hawaiians. President Barack Obama Sandy Beach Park. This could be the new name of Honolulu’s Sandy Beach, famous for its iconic bodysurfing competitions, and shore break photo stunts. Bodyboarders love […]
Stephanie Gilmore defeated Sally Fitzgibbons to claim the Cascais Women’s Pro 2014, in Portugal. The ASP Women’s World Championship Tour is down to the wire. With one lap to go, only Gilmore, Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright remain in contention for the 2014 surfing crown. The Target Maui Pro will decide who will taste the champagne. […]
A 23-year-old surfer has lost a hand and part of his other arm after being attacked by a great white shark, at Wylie Bay Beach, near Esperance, Australia. Ross Tamlin, who was catching waves 400 meters away from Pollard, paddled to shore and called for help. Sean Pollard, the injured surfer, was lying on his back […]
John Baxendale, the engineer behind Wave Master, promises a new artificial wave technology that produces 240 waves per hour, with no compressed air systems, hydraulics or pneumatics. Who’s going to build the ultimate surf pool? The number of artificial wave concepts hasn’t kept growing in the last decade. The financial sustainability of surf parks has […]
The Bay of Plenty Surf Team claimed their third consecutive National Scholastic Surfing Championship, at Fitzroy Beach, New Zealand. With seven of their twelve surfers in the finals, The Bay of Plenty Surf Team claimed two division titles: Under 18 Boys and Under 16 Girls. “Being in my last year of the Scholastics, it is […]
Sally Fitzgibbons, Tyler Wright, Stephanie Gilmore or Carissa Moore. Who will be the 2014 ASP Women’s World Tour champion? The world title race is coming to a spectacular finish. Three Australians and a Hawaiian may decide who will raise the cup at the Cascais Women’s Pro 2014, in Portugal. Gilmore is the only surfer with […]