Surf companies prepare to battle themselves in the Typhoon Lagoon wave pool, in Orlando, Florida. For charity, of course. The Stokes Me Surf Contest is gearing up to throw surfers and the surf industry into the deep end of the chlorinated surf park, to raise money for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund. Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, Alek […]
Every surfer should have a collection of surfboards for different types of waves. What is the ideal surf quiver of the everyday surfer? Two shortboards, one Malibu and one longboard. If you had to take four surfboards to a distant surfing island, for the rest of your life, this would probably be the best surf […]
Hurricane waves cause damages in the coastal regions. Can the usual swell forecast apply to storm surges? Is it safe to go surfing during the hurricane season? The first hurricane wave models developed in the 1950 were based on significant wave height and period. Later, during the 1990’s, computers enabled better ocean wind and wave […]
Word at the end of the road in Tahiti is that the Billabong Pro has called another lay day Sunday, but there could be a slight bump in swell through the afternoon, which would set up enough surf for Round 3 Monday. “That’s what we’re looking at right now,” said contest director Luke Egan. So, […]
MIDDLE ROCK, Port Macquarie: (Sunday 19th August 2012): The Australian Standup Paddleboard (SUP) Titles began today in Port Macquarie, on day nine of the Australian Surf Festival supported by Essential Energy.
PORT HAVEN, Port Macquarie: (Saturday 18th August 2012): Indigenous children from throughout the Hastings had the opportunity to learn to surf today, at the Essential Energy Indigenous Surf Program in Port Macquarie.
Cold water and strong wind conditions may develop “Surfer’s Ear” and an increased probability of undergoing surgical operation. “Surfer’s Ear”, medically known as external auditory exostosis, is a progressive ear problem that can beprevented to avoid painful infections and unwanted surgeries. Frequent surfers have higher risks of developing “Surfer’s Ear”. Chill winds and low temperature […]
“Surf Life” is Halogen TV’s new surfing show featuring the life of wavehunter Hagan Kelly. The lifestyle, the pursuit of waves, the secret spots. The premiere of “Surf Life” is scheduled to August 23rd, only on Halogen TV. Hagan travels to secret hotspots in the British Virgin Islands, San Juan, Aguadilla, Trinidad Tobago and California […]
Adriano de Souza has stormed the first day of action at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, in the iconic spot of Teahupoo. The Brazilian surfer also known as “Mineirinho” posted a near-perfect 19.43 out of a possible 20 heat total and a Round 1 victory, in shifting three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) waves. “I’m so […]
Surfboard bike racks are the best of traveling to your local surf spot without spending money on gas. Do you live near your favorite surf spots, but it is too far to walk to the waves? Are you saving your monthly budget from expensive car travels? Fortunately, surfboard bike racks were invented, so that you […]