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The online Encyclopedia of Surfing makes its grand debut

The online version of the Encyclopedia of Surfing will debut on the 30th September, 2013. Get ready for the most complete online digital archive of surfing, ever. Matt Warshaw has been working too much. If the “Encyclopedia of Surfing” was a work of decades, the new digital version – with a dotcom in it – […]

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France sweeps the Azores Eurosurf 2013

Vincent Duvignac has led France to the overall victory in the Azores Eurosurf 2013, held at Santa Barbara Beach, in the Azores Islands, Portugal. Team France has secured the European Surfing title, with two trophies claimed by Duvignac and Alizée Arnaud – both in the surfing divisions – and many podium places in the remaining categories. […]

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Mateia Hiquily steals inaugural Surf Rias Baixas Pro

Mateia Hiquily and Johanne Defay have conquered the first ever Surf Rias Baixas Pro, at the backup venue of Santa Maria de Oia, Galicia, Spain. Hiquily claimed his maiden ASP European Junior Tour win with a spectacular showing in the final. The up-and-coming Polynesian managed to keep his composure all the way and will be […]

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The Quiksilver Pro France 2013 shore break party

Deep and steep barrels, heavy shore breaks, insane crowds, and buzzer beater drama. The Quiksilver Pro France 2013 will light up Landes Côte Sud, in the Aquitaine region, between September 26th and October 6th. The 8th stage on the ASP World Tour takes place on the famous beach breaks of Hossegor, in Southwest France. The […]

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Stuart Campbell blessed by the 21st Jesus Surf Classic

Stuart Campbell has been blessed with a victory at the Jesus Surf Classic 2013, held at Croyde Bay, North Devon, UK. The 21st edition of “The Jesus” attracted over 130 surfers in eight different categories, in what turned out to be a fantastic but challenging weekend. Simon Anderson, the father of the thruster design, presented […]

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Taj Burrow wins the Hurley Pro 2013

Taj Burrow has conquered the Hurley Pro 2013, at San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California. Burrow had never tasted victory at the jewel of Southern California. At 35, the Yallingup wave rider could seal his 12th ASP World Tour title. Julian Wilson, 24, was chasing the second triumph in the Dream Tour, […]

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All you need to know about surf judging criteria

Competitive surfers should rely on their own skills, but it’s also important to know what surf judges will be looking for when scoring waves. Have you heard of judging criteria? Surf contests are a dice game. The best surfer doesn’t always comes out with the trophy because there are too many variables at stake. Judges […]

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Covelong Point Classic Surf Contest defies Indian riders

The Covelong Point Classic Surf Contest will be run at the famous Covelong Point, Chennai, in India, between 27th-29th September. The event will host surfers from all of India’s coastline, competing against each other under different age categories. The aim of the event is to promote surfing as a premier water sport activity in Tamil […]

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World title race heats up at Lowers

The world title race is on, as Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson lose their Round 3 heats at the Hurley Pro 2013. Lower Trestles’ freight train has caused damages and, among the world title contenders, only Jordy Smith has secured a place in the Quarterfinals. Mick Fanning survived Round 3, but failed to win his […]

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