Surf News
Haiti is the 94th member of the International Surfing Association (ISA). Despite the devastating earthquake in 2010, surfing is alive in this Caribbean country. Surf Haiti, the national governing body for surfing of Haiti, is developing educational programs, sustainability initiatives, and the nation’s first surf school. “In recent yearsn Surf Haiti has contributed to the […]
So there you are, sand in your toes, breeze on your face, eyeing up today’s selection of tantalizing surf. Few things can make the difference between what could be an epic session – and what might be just an okay one – than a surf-specific warm-up. It doesn’t have to take long, but it will […]
It was a marathon of surfing. The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2015 has reached the quarterfinals, not without major upsets: Gabriel Medina, Kelly Slater, John John Florence and Joel Parkinson are out of the game. There you go. The quarterfinalists have been decided, and the 2014 world surfing champion will have to sit on the […]
A talented graphic designer has spent 61 hours completing a drawing on a surfboard. The final result is a superb attention to detail. Jarryn Dower is an artist from Geelong, Australia, with a strong background in illustration. He has completed a Diploma in Graphic Design at Swinburne University, and he is widely influenced by the […]
The Brazilian surfing Armada impressed with three heat victories over Australian riders, as the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2015 enters Round 3 of competition, at Snapper Rocks. After 11 consecutive lay days, pro surfers returned to the Superbank. In one of the most exciting heats of the day, Kolohe Andino and Jeremy Flores fought for […]
If, like Clay Marzo once said, waves are, in fact, “…toys from God…,” then who in their right mind wouldn’t want a chance to play with them? They’re the ultimate playthings: free, abundant, exhilarating, and, when you learn how to ride them – to enjoy the toys – they are able to change your life […]
The Lowers Pro will return to Trestles, California, in 2015, after a two-year hiatus. The 2015 Oakley Lowers Pro will deliver 10,000 World Surf League (WSL) Men’s Qualifying Series (QS) points rankings. From April 28th to May 2nd, the best surfers in the world will have the opportunity to surf one of the jewels of […]
Surfboards are objects of design. They could easily be in the heart of a proper museum. Surfboards are a complicated equation with still many secrets to unveil. Learn what’s right, and what’s wrong in a magnificent surfboard. You don’t have to be a surfboard shaper to be an accomplished surfer, but information and knowledge are […]
Snow has never been a problem for avid surfers. Discover how South Korean wave addicts tackle winter challenges and cold water liquids. Never mind the tetrapod blocks, the waves are pumping. During winter, South Korea offers a share of paradise. Uncrowded surf spots, glassy wave faces and crispy barrels. Whether you got to jump from the […]
Delphine Besson is a Swiss surfer. She’s special. Not because she comes from a landlocked country, but because she has a rare, incurable disease. When you go to bed, and you don’t know how you’ll feel the next day, you must value life. That is the story of Delphine, born in 1983 in Sri Lanka, […]