Bert, the anonymous surf street artist, has painted a 17-foot tall Kelly Slater as a fortune teller, on the Coast Highway, in Encinitas, California. In 2003, when asked where he sees himself in 10 years, Kelly Slater promptly responded. “Competing at Pipe, against kids like John John Florence. He is only ten years old, but […]
Portuguese surfer Alex Botelho has surely taken the most out of the “Black Swell”. He rode a wave for one minute and 40 seconds, in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal. Despite being injured, Alex Botelho decided he couldn’t miss Winter Storm Hercules. On the 6th January, blessed by perfect surf lines, the intrepid wave rider took off on […]
The “Black Swell”, courtesy of Winter Storm Hercules, has spilled giant waves over the European shores. Belharra, Mullaghmore Head, Peniche, and Roca Puta were some of the best surf spots, during the historical swell that hit the Old Continent. Surfers, jet ski rescuers and media professional did what they had to do. The result speaks for […]
Tow-in surfing is history. The days of diesel power are almost over. The challenge of paddle power is gaining followers and Winter Storm Hercules has opened a new chapter in big wave surfing. The mega-swell that has stormed Europe in the early days of the year 2014 was closely analyzed by surf experts. Where would […]
Jamie Mitchell and Shane Dorian have stood out during the “Black Swell” influence that has stormed Europe between 6th-7th January. Belharra was the big wave center stage for a couple of days, although it was not the spot pumping the biggest waves in the Old Continent. Eric Rebiere has raised the question. “Over 100 feet […]
The “Black Swell” has hit Europe with all its power. Extreme weather conditions were felt, and wave riders transformed opportunities into epic XXL liquid challenges. UK, Ireland, Spain, France and Portugal have severely suffered the effects of Winter Storm Hercules. Damaged homes, destroyed cars, deadly floods and slammed trees. The Old Continent battled the fierce […]
Belharra and Mullaghmore Head fired the first bombs, as the “Black Swell” hits Europe in all its glory. Guess who joined the party. Kurt Rist opened hostilities in Irish waters. The moment Winter Storm Hercules touched the shores of the British Islands, the surfer from New York got barreled in the tricky curls of Mullaghmore […]
Europe has shown its potential for big wave surfing. A world record for the largest wave ever surfed can easily be broken in the Old Continent. So, where are located the highest peaks? Surfing was not born in Europe. Not even big wave surfing. But the Old Continent has a long Atlantic tradition, when it […]
Australian surfers will paddle out in protest against the two billion dollar proposed Ocean Terminal/Casino development, at North Kirra/Bilinga, on the 19th January, 2014. Surfing and non-surfing community are convinced that if the latest proposal for North Kirra/Bilinga goes ahead, its size and impact will wipeout Kirra forever. Save Our Southern Beaches Alliance, one of […]
The “Black Swell” is hitting UK, Ireland and Portugal. Huge waves have been spotted, as the storm passes through the Azores Islands and heads to Continental Europe. The black fetch is wide, fast and furious. The swell charts don’t lie. The eye of the storm is larger than the territory of France and the wave […]