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Wavestorm: the story of the people’s surfboard

The Wavestorm could very well be the people’s surfboard. Here’s the story of a piece of equipment that has introduced millions to surfing. Some will say it is the best thing that ever happened to… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

The best surf spots in Mexico

With a coastline that stretches for more than 3,800 miles (6,100 kilometers) along the Pacific Ocean, Mexico offers a full range of surfing opportunities, from classic point breaks to pounding… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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The rise of Brazilian surfing

Brazilian surfers are riding a wave of success. But why and how did that happen? After decades in the wilderness and riding waves under the spotlight, Brazil is now a powerhouse in the surfing world with athletes like Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca and Mateus Herdy making a big name for themselves on the global stage. The latest […]

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15 synonyms for "wave"

Every second of every day, there’s a wave breaking somewhere in the world. Nevertheless, we seem to lack alternative words to describe this daily, large scale phenomenon. Waves are poetry in motion. Actually, they’re always on the go and ready to reach their ultimate obstacles. The goal of an ocean wave is to travel and […]

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El Salvador to host 2020 ISA World Surfing Games

The 2020 ISA World Surfing Games will take place in El Salvador from May 9-17. The International Surfing Association (ISA) announced that the historic edition of the event will run at El Sunzal and La Bocana. The 2020 ISA World Surfing Games will determine the final 12 Olympic qualifiers – five men and seven women […]

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How to score a Perfect 10 in competitive surfing

What is a Perfect 10-point ride in surfing? And how can an athlete get the ultimate score from the judging panel? It’s the competitive surfer’s ultimate goal. Performing a flawless display of wave riding is not easy, as the athlete depends on the behavior and his or her ability and skills to do it. So, […]

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"A Better World Through Surfing": ISA’s new motto

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has changed its official motto. The world governing body for the sport of surfing announced a subtle, yet relevant change in its maxim. The old “For a Better Surfing Future” was replaced by “A Better World Through Surfing.”

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The list of Championship Tour events won by Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater is undoubtedly the best and most successful competitive surfer of all time. The Floridian has been competing on the Men’s Championship Tour (CT) since the ASP World Tour days when there were no online broadcasts or social media channels. Despite turning pro in 1990, Slater would only kick off his triumphant campaign and […]

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Kelly Slater will compete at the 2019 ISA World Surfing Games

USA Surfing unveiled the names of the athletes that will compete at the first event to directly qualify surfers for Tokyo 2020. Kelly Slater, Kolohe Andino, Conner Coffin, Carissa Moore, Courtney Conlogue, and Caroline Marks will represent the United States in the upcoming 2019 World Surfing Games (WSG). The national governing body for surfing in the […]

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Kai Lenny: "My focus is winning the Big Wave Tour title"

Hawaiian star Kai Lenny received another accolade in his glittering career when he became the youngest person ever to enter the Surfers’ Hall of Fame, aged just 26. He was inducted with Sam Hawk and Janice Aragon, their hand and footprints immortalized in cement out the front of Huntington Surf & Sport, as the ceremony […]

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