Who’s making the cut? The list of the 2015 World Surf League competitors is still undefined, but some riders have improved their situation in the rankings after the Reef Hawaiian Pro. The first jewel of the 2014 Triple Crown of Surfing was a disastrous experience for Qualification Series (QS) surfers on the bubble, except for […]
Eighty percent of the waves ridden on the third day of the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro were scored in the good-to-excellent range. Blame it on the four-man priority system. Richie Porta, ASP Head Judge, believes the format “enhances the spectator experience. We’re seeing surfers relaxed in the lineup, in perfect position for the waves when […]
Surfers use stickers to promote sponsors or simply because they love surf brands on their favorite surfboards. Let’s learn how to glue those logos to your magic stick. Stickers and surfboards have always traveled together. You don’t need to be a pro surfer to get famous surfing insignia on the tip of your all-round board. […]
Professional skateboarder and surfer Kalani David, 17, posted the highest heat total of the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro so far, during the second day of competition, in Hawaii. David combined vertical turns, a free-flying aerial and critical positioning to win his Round 1 against Alex Smith, Santiago Muniz, and Lucas Silveira, with a score of […]
Guido Schaffer will likely be the first ever surfing saint. The Vatican will beatify the Brazilian surfer who drowned in 2009. The 30-year-old wave rider, nicknamed “Surfing Angel,” lost his life while enjoying his time at Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, just weeks before he was due to be ordained a Catholic priest. The […]
It might sound bizarre, but Indonesian surfers are getting paid to block waves to give clients priority and right of way in crowded line-ups. Forget everything you saw in surfing. We knew that waves are treasures in many regions of the world. Perfect slopes may be compared to gold nuggets; thousands of recreational, amateur and […]
Jaws opened the 2014/2015 big wave surfing season. Once again Peahi came to life, but only a handful of watermen heard the call from Mother Nature. Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Ian Walsh, Kai Lenny, Paige Alms, Tyler Larronde, Shaun Walsh, Yuri Soledade. You probably know these guys. Yes, they’re the ones who wake up early to […]
The 2014 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is on. Waves peaking at 25 feet opened the Reef Hawaiian Pro, at Haleiwa, Hawaii. The locals dominated Round 1. Ezekiel Lau, 20, was a standout surfer of the day. The Hawaiian was able to steal the highest heat score of the day – 18.53 points out of […]
Australia is ready to celebrate to the 100th Anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku’s visit to Freshwater Beach, Sydney, between January 8th-10th, 2015. The Duke’s Day Celebration promises to ignite Australia’s surf culture and the spirit of aloha. Duane DeSoto has been invited to play Duke Kahanamoku at the re-enactment of the legendary surfing exhibition which the […]
Tides affect surfing. But remember rule number one: there’s no best tide in surfing. Surf breaks may have tide patterns that work better in a particular period, but the general rule of thumb is that it is possible to catch waves with both low and high tides. We also know that the interaction between swell, […]