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My first surf as a Florida kook in Huntington Beach

Just having turned 25, there is so much I still don’t know. And after six months in the water, I have come to the realization that surfing is probably one of the things I know least about. It seems… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Greg Noll: the fearless big wave surfing pioneer

Greg Noll was one of the pioneers of big wave surfing and probably the first surfer to ride Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Greg Lawhead was born on February 11, 1937, in San Diego,… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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16 legendary California surfing beaches

In certain places, the California coastline is no less beautiful than Hawaii. In fact, one could refer to the golden sands and luxurious green foliage of the Carmel, Point Lobos, and Big Sur area and say that Hawaii was a more tropical continuation of this most dramatic part of California. Other parts of the southern […]

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10 signs you are a thalassophile

What is a thalassophile? A person who loves and is magnetically attracted to the ocean and the sea. Many people say they enjoy spending time at the beach, especially during summertime. While that might be a normal thing to do, there’s also a particular niche of individuals who need to be near the ocean all […]

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The best stand-up paddleboarding spots in Austin

Are you a stand-up paddleboarding enthusiast? Have you ever thought of paddling a SUP in Austin? Here are five spots you need to check out. Thanks to the spirit of innovation, we now have paddleboarding – a physical activity that is a cross breed of surfing and canoeing. Having taken root in the Aloha state, it […]

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Portugal is about to kill one of Europe’s busiest surf spots

It is one of the busiest surf breaks in Europe, and one of the most consistent beach breaks in Portugal. But the construction of a 300-meter (985 feet) breakwater is about to put an end to decades of glorious surfing days. The beaches of Matosinhos and Porto are connected by the same stretch of sand […]

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100 daunting souls gather for 2018 Blackies Halloween Surf Day

The 12th Annual Blackies Halloween Surf Day attracted 100 people to Newport Beach, California. On October 27, the classic costume show-off kicked off under a thick, scary fog. In the past, the best Halloween costumes would win giveaways – today, it’s all about showing off and having fun. Fortunately, the hair-raising factor is still alive […]

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Surf Lakes is already making waves in Queensland

It’s on. Surf Lakes, the world’s fourth surf pool concept, is already pumping its first waves in Queensland, Australia. After long months of preparation and uncertainty, the full-scale prototype designed by Aaron Trevis and his team delivered the first surfable waves. Mark Occhilupo and his son Jay were the first to test the artificial wave […]

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How to choose a surfboard leash

The surfboard leash is one of surfing’s the greatest inventions, and it only appeared in the lineups in the early 1970s. The so-called leg rope saves a lot of effort whenever you fall off the board, or you have to let go of it for any reason. If you’re wearing a leash, you will never […]

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CEO of Surfing Australia joins WSL

Andrew Stark has been appointed the general manager of World Surf League (WSL) Australia and Oceania. The Australian surfer served Surfing Australia for nine-and-a-half years, as its chief executive officer (CEO). Today, Australia’s governing body for the sport of surfing is an active organization with 28 employees, and an annual turnover of $AUD 7 million.

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