Taylor Jensen wins the Australian Longboard Surfing Open 2015
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WSL’s biggest waves of the 2014/2015 season
Puerto Escondido, Jaws, and The Right are the locations nominated for “Ride of the Year” 2014/2015 at the World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards. Despite the breathtaking sessions that took place in Nazaré, which attracted riders from all corners of the globe, the European big wave location is once again left out of the […]
How to protect your surfboard for long travel
The best waves are out there waiting… somewhere. If you’re heading far afield, getting there is only half the work; you’ll need your gear to survive the journey in great nick, too. Whatever your mode of transport, make sure your surfboard is protected from all the potential cracks, bangs, and dings along the way. First up: […]
How to kick out in big waves
Sometimes, you just got to bail. Whether a wave isn’t working for you and you want to stay outside to line up for a new set, or there’s an obstacle on your line you need to maneuver to avoid, there comes a time when you need to know how to cut a ride short safely […]
The world’s first 360-degree surf camera
The V.360 is a sports action camera that will allow you to capture 360-degree videos and high-resolution panoramic photographs inside the barrel. The world is changing; surfing is evolving. The V.360 surf gadget (56mm x 101.8mm) promises yet another revolution in the way we capture ourselves in the waves and takes point-of-view shots to a whole […]
How to become a sponsored surfer
Becoming a sponsored surfer is a hard-fought battle. There are thousands of aspiring pro surfers that may very well perform better than you, so the road’s tough. Nevertheless, if you tick on some our guidelines, chances of getting companies behind your back will likely increase. Brand managers are looking for awareness, awareness and awareness. As […]
Keala Kennelly claims the Surf N Sea Pipeline Women’s Pro 2015
Keala Kennelly has taken out the Surf N Sea Pipeline Women’s Pro 2015, at Pipeline. The iconic surfer from Kauai dominated the double overhead barrels on offer in the competition. In the final, Kennelly defeated Honolua Blomfield, Melanie Bartels and Moana Jones. Kennelly opted to move further west toward Off The Wall, during the 35-minute […]
Daniel Kereopa crowned The Ultimate Waterman 2015
Kiwi wave rider Daniel Kereopa is The Ultimate Waterman 2015. The event invited eight athletes to compete in five different ocean disciplines, in New Zealand. Kereopa went into the final 15-kilometer stand up paddleboard endurance race with a minimal points lead over Kai Lenny, but the home boy held his nerves and kept close to […]
The woman who coined the expression "Surfing the Internet"
Surfing is a sport, but in the last decades the digital world thought it could also be an excellent way to address a common habit. Apparently, the expression “surfing the internet” was introduced by a librarian and, yes, riding waves was an inspiration for the iconic term. Meet Jean Armour Polly. In March 1992, Internet […]
Gabriel Medina fined for incident with Glenn Hall
Gabriel Medina will be fined for his incident with Glenn Hall during the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2015. The World Surf League (WSL) Rules and Disciplinary Committee decided that, “following conversations with both parties involved as well as reviewing broadcast footage, (it was) determined that Medina was in violation of the athlete Code of Conduct.” […]