A cargo ship has hit the jetty of La Barre, in Anglet, France. The Atlantic Ocean has been slamming Europe with large swells, strong winds and torrential rains, and the iconic surf breaks of Anglet are widely exposed to the power of the seas. “Luno” was heading to a local port to load up with […]
Rip currents are responsible for hundreds of drownings and more than 100,000 lifeguard rescues on world beaches every year. Learn how to avoid and survive these mysterious ocean rips. Water moves all over the place, so rips are strong currents just like river currents. All beaches have their own particular currents. They’re dangerous and deadly to […]
Have you ever thought of making your own surf wax? We’ve got the perfect recipe for you. Get a personal grip with an eco-friendly touch. Grip is all that matter when you’re taking off on fast, steep wave. If your feet get slippery, you’ll experience hilarious wipeouts. Wax was first tested over a surfboard by Los […]
Surfers, bodyboarders, and skimboarders will not have more time for their sports during the Blackball period, at Newport Beach, California. Local authorities decided to keep defending swimmers interests only. Blackball is the surfers’ nightmare. The flag on the lifeguard tower has been halting riders from enjoying great wave sessions. And Newport Beach is known for […]
Kelly Slater has conquered the Volcom Pipe Pro 2014, in triple-overhead barrels, at Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii. The Floridian champion kicked off his 24th season on the world tour with a special victory, as he prepares to celebrate his 42nd anniversary. Slater scored one Perfect 10 in the Volcom Pipe Pro 2014. In the final four-man […]
Ben Aipa, the legendary surfboard shaper, will be honoured by The Boardroom, between 17th-18th May, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, in California. The surfer, coach and iconic shaper Ben Aipa is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a craftsman. His work will be highlighted in the well-known surf trade show. “My staff and I are both […]
Dane Reynolds is the star of Marine Layer Productions’ new surf movie “Loaded”. Prepare for 23 minutes and eight seconds of retro surf footage. Although the original video clips may have been shot in high-quality cameras, Reynolds likes it old, grainy and lo-fi. “‘Loaded’ started shortly after I finished ‘Slow Dance’ and I wanted to […]
The inaugural Australian Surfing Sports Expo will open its doors on the 14th February, in Broadbeach, Gold Coast. The Australian Surfing Sports Expo aims to become one of the largest surfing events in Australia’s history, and will run for three days at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. The exhibition, which is also open to […]
Grant Baker has conquered the iconic Mavericks Invitational 2013/2014, at Half Moon Bay, California. Two wave hold-downs, air drops, scary wipeouts, four judges in the water, inflatable wetsuits and a solid swell blasting Pillar Point for hours. Welcome to the Mavericks Invitational 2013/2014. The world’s wildest big wave surf contest had regular and goofy-footers descending […]
Have you ever imagined yourself “surfing” a golf course? Meet the new GolfBoard. Kelly Slater will definitely love it. The surfing champion from Florida, a passionate golf player himself, has a chance to carve the greens with an unique board. The new gadget, a four-wheeled electric power vehicle, allows you to move between golf holes, […]