Rodrigo Koxa may have beaten the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed but, apparently, only Brazilian fans, athletes, and media seem to recognize his feat. The wave ridden at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, on May 4, 2017, reveals the truth about the surfing world- there’s an anglophone side mainly formed by the United […]
Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa set a new Guinness World Record for the largest wave ever ridden. The athlete from Guaruja beat Garrett McNamara’s 2011 wave by two feet. The world’s best big wave surfers gathered in Santa Monica for the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards. The show at the Red Bull Headquarters awarded […]
If you’ve seen Taylor Steele’s “Momentum: Under the Influence,” then you might be interested in watching a film that gets you back into the good old 1990s. Produced by American actor Robert Redford, “Momentum Generation” follows the rise of a group of successful pro surfers who became stars of the sport and helped shape a […]
Whether it’s sunny or rainy, it always feels good to have a shower after a strenuous winter surf session. But, should we get under cold or hot water? Is that really obvious? We all know how good a hot shower feels. Warm water helps us recover our body temperature and truly relaxes our body, no […]
More than 600 surfers and beachgoers formed a human chain against the extension of the break wall in Matosinhos, a popular surfing beach located in the north of Portugal. The protesters believe that the 300-meter extension will relocate sand from south to north, which could cause the beach to disappear. Moreover, the dominant northwest swells […]
It doesn’t contain anything illegal, but it smells like marijuana. Meet surfing’s latest adventure into the unknown – Weed Waxx. Huntington Beach surfer, artist, and entrepreneur Dave C. Reynolds – no, it’s not Dane Reynolds – spent ten years developing the ultimate weed-scented surf wax. Reynolds was a bit tired of the classic bubble gum, […]
The best surfers on the planet compete in the World Surf League (WSL). No doubt about that. But exactly is the WSL? Who runs it? What’s behind the conglomerate? According to Forbes, the surf industry generates around $13 billion, so you could hardly run a surfing’s professional world tour without a business-oriented mindset. The World […]
Invented by Southern California surfers, kneeboarding is a crossover water sport that blends the thrill of wakeboarding and water skiing with the adrenaline rush of surfing. Kneeboarding in the waves, also known as kneeboard surf or knee-riding, has always been an alternative form of stand-up surfing, but, as time passed by, matured into a proper […]
Lucca Mesinas Novaro and Leilani McGonagle claimed the 2018 Barbados Surf Pro, at Drill Hall Beach. The Peruvian surfer was able to defeat Brazilian powerhouse Alex Ribeiro in two-to-three-foot tropical surf. Despite the tricky conditions, Mesinas, nicknamed “The Silent Assassin,” found the best waves and smashed his opponent with a two-wave score of 17.57 points.
Leonardo Fioravanti and Chelsea Tuach claimed the 2018 Martinique Surf Pro, at Basse-Pointe. The Italian surfer defeated Nat Young in the men’s final held in two-to-three-foot waves. Fioravanti combined his classic surfing skills with new school moves and conquered the 3,000 Qualifying Series (QS) event. “It feels so good to win again. My last win […]