Three hundred and forty-four beginners broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest surfing lesson, in Fonte Da Telha, Portugal. The event was organized by former Championship Tour surfer, Tiago Pires, and raised funds for Nariz Vermelho, a non-governmental organization that brings clowns to sick children. “I’m speechless for what happened today! Here it […]
Are you embarking on a surf trip? Do you plan to explore the world’s best surf breaks in a surf van? Take a look at some of the coolest – and most practical – models customized explicitly for surfers. Whether you’re buying, renting or building a surf van, you’ve got to get what you need […]
The 32-year-old surfer from Florianopolis spent 12 years competing in the Qualifying Series (QS) on a quest to join the elite of surfing. Now, he is one of the happiest surfers on the planet. Not only he joined the Championship Tour (CT) but also won his first major event. Cardoso had already done well in […]
Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Using complex modular techniques, artists developed exquisite designs and breathtaking masterpieces. But would it be possible to create surf-inspired artworks using paper and our own bare hands? Why not? We’ve seen origami dragons, unicorns, snakes, and dinosaurs, so it’s all about putting your imagination to work […]
Surfing is a beautiful outdoor activity, and an exciting water sport, but it also hides insincerity, falsity, and duplicity. Discover why we, as surfers, behave like hypocrites. Surfers are profoundly surrounded by superlatives, catchphrases and utopian marketing slogans that depict them as a tribe in sync with Nature – the lifestyle, the coolness, the healthy […]
The legendary Waikiki beach boys are being taken over by Dive Oahu, the company which won two surf concession stands in Honolulu, Hawaii. The decision to move the iconic surf instructors away from the beach could put an end to a 100-year tradition that gave birth to surfing as a sport and pastime. Dive Oahu is taking […]
You could call it “The People’s Wave Pool.” Why? Because it is attractively imperfect, and it is open for you to enjoy it. American Wave Machines and the BSR Cable Park have finally released the first official video featuring the Perfect Swell technology in action. Not only it produces a visually impressive three-wave set, but […]
For many, he is the most complete surfer of all time. Laird Hamilton is a reasonably circumspect person who avoids self-promotion, but he does know how to keep his name in the spotlight. You can’t talk about Laird Hamilton without mentioning his family, the constant workouts, the diet, the achievements, and his innovative contributions to […]
On April 29, 2018, a chest-to-head-high south swell wrapping through first peak provided perfect conditions for the 3rd Annual SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz. The tag team competition was hosted by Big Stick Surfing Association (BSSA) as part of the annual LogJam Classic and saw six teams of five compete for both the Fundraising and Surfing […]
The Wave, a project to build an inland surfing destination on the edge of the Bristol, announced that it has signed a contract with its Spanish technology partner, Wavegarden. The company revealed that it has now started work on site, and also secured the financial backing of Jar Capital Ltd to fully fund the development. […]