SurferToday has debuted a new website developed by Zalox.com. Almost seven years after going online, SurferToday is opening a new page in its history. With nearly 10,000 articles and richful surfing content, the new website promises to keep SurferToday as a leading world surfing news source, read in over 220 countries. “SurferToday is currently one […]
Matt Banting has conquered the Burton Toyota Pro 2014, in Newcastle, Australia. Malia Manuel claimed the Hunter Ports Women’s Classic. With high flying heats, perfect 10-point-rides and last minute heroics, the ASP 6-Star event closed in spectacular form. In the final of the Burton Toyota Pro 2014, the surfer from Port Macquarie defeated Nathan Hedge. […]
The Association of Latin American Professional Surfers (ALAS) has been officially recognized by the International Surfing Association (ISA). Founded in 2001 in Lima, Peru, the ALAS Latin Tour has grown and helped develop surfing and standup paddle (SUP) in all of the Latin American region through various contests and development efforts. There are over eight […]
Webber Wave Pools has signed a memorandum of understanding with surfer-entrepreneur David Baird for the construction of the first artificial wave pool in Australia. Greg Webber can finally rest. His longtime manmade wave concept will finally see the light of day in a fully developed commercial project. The Webber Wave Pool promises a continuously breaking, […]
There are surfers everywhere, and Switzerland is no exception. “I Wanna Surf” is a surf documentary which explores the life and challenges of Swiss surfers, and their quest for waves in a landlocked country. Switzerland is a beautiful country located between in Western and Central Europe. It has breathtaking natural places, tasty chocolate and perfect […]
Jacob Willcox and Ellie-Jean Coffey have claimed the 2014 Australian Open of Surfing Pro Junior, at Manly Beach, Sydney. The young surfer from Margaret River had already showed his potential with a heat win over Kelly Slater in Portugal, last year. This time, Willcox claimed one of the biggest wins of his very young career. […]
The 2014/2015 Big Wave World Tour (BWWT) schedule has been announced. It will be the first year under the umbrella of the Association of Surfing Professionals. The best big wave surfers in the planet will ride the largest swells of the globe in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. Dungeons (South Africa) and Peahi “Jaws” (Maui) […]
Windsurfing is an exciting water sport. Windsurfing gear has evolved a lot in the last two decades. Science behind hydrodynamics and aerodynamics pushed the outdoor activity into attractive markets and challenging new divisions. Today you can easily transport mast, board, sail and boom in your car. The equipment is light and can be quickly rigged. […]
If you’re a surfer and you’re living 250 miles (400 kilometers) away from the ocean, the only alternative is the river. In Mendoza, Argentina, waves can only be found in a narrow river. They are the pioneers of river surfing in Argentina. In Mendoza, on the eastern side of the Andes, fresh water means stoke. […]
Plymouth University and San Diego State University have teamed up to write “Sustainable Stoke: Transitions to Sustainability in the Surfing”. The new book explores the cutting edge of the surfing world’s transition to sustainability. We’re all going green, but what does that exactly mean? University researchers, surf industry leaders, athletes and non-governmental figures have explained […]