Surf News
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 […]
The World Surf League (WSL) decided to cancel the remainder of the 2018 Margaret River Pro. The third event on the 2018 Championship Tour saw two separate shark incidents taking place near Gracetown, roughly six kilometers away from Margaret River’s Main Break. Sophie Goldschmidt, CEO of WSL, informed the surfers that there were not enough […]
Beginner surfboards are a key piece of equipment for learning to surf. Whether you’ve booked a few surf lessons or decided to learn by yourself, the so-called soft-top surfboards are the right tool for the early surfing attempts. There are hundreds of beginner surfboards on the market and, sometimes, finding the ideal equipment can be […]
Welcome to our favorite time of the year. Summer is the surfers’ season, and so we’re back with a solid selection of essential surfing equipment for the warm season. Winter is gone, and it’s time to relax. Time to pick up a bigger board and appreciate the joy of riding small, yet endless summer waves. […]
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.
“Forgiving Pipeline” dives into the background story of a young female surf photographer, Amber Mozo. North Shore legend Jon Mozo died while shooting Pipeline, the mecca of all waves, in 2005. Since then, Amber has taken up her father’s craft, becoming an accomplished photographer in her own right.
A group of 13 dedicated waterwomen has simultaneously bodysurfed a single wave. Whether you’re using only your body or incorporating a handplane, bodysurfing is always an exciting and physically healthy experience. The forgotten art of bodysurfing is resurrecting from the ashes of the past, and gaining new enthusiasts in all coastlines of the globe.
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 […]
How many people in the world surf? What is the breakdown of active surfers and non-active surfers? Although the facts and figures on surfing are scarce and relatively inaccurate, we’ve compiled the most cited evaluations. Surfing is one of the most popular water sports on the planet. And, who knows, probably the number one water […]