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The surf camps of the world

Are you looking for a surf camp in Bali? Need a surf camp for beginner surfers? Search no more. Find the surf camp of your dreams. Whether you’re a curious watersports enthusiasts, first-timer, beginner, or intermediate surfer wanting to travel to popular surf destination, a surf camp is always as an exciting proposition. If you’ve […]

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Why is Huntington Beach called Surf City USA?

Call it a slogan, nickname, tagline or motto. Huntington Beach is Surf City, USA. But what’s behind that moniker? Whether you’re analyzing it from a marketing, spiritual, political, or historical perspective, the truth is that the United States has four cities calling themselves “Surf City”: Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, Surf City (North Carolina) and Surf […]

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What is Surf Expo?

Surf Expo is the largest and longest-running water sports trade show on the planet and gathers the world’s leading surf, skate, swim, resort industry and beach lifestyle exhibitors. The first edition of the Surf Expo was held in 1976, and since then it became an influential business gathering. The trade show runs twice a year […]

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Oscar Moncada killed in car crash

Mexican surfing star Oscar Moncada died in a car accident, in San Pedro Pochutla. Mexico. The tragedy took place near his hometown of Puerto Escondido, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Moncada was driving a Mercedes Benz with two friends – Diego Oropeza and Waldo Rendón. The vehicle collided with a truck. Diego and Waldo […]

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What is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)?

Stand-up paddleboarding is an outdoor water sports activity in which a rider stands up on a large board and uses a paddle to move through the water. Stand-up paddleboarding, also known for the acronym SUP, is one of the fastest growing boardsports in the world. SUP is a subclass of paddleboarding, a broader concept that […]

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"Bobby Bumps, Surf Rider:" the world’s first animated surf movie

On August 27, 1917, John Randolph Bray and Earl Hurd released “Bobby Bumps, Surf Rider.” “Bobby Bumps” is a series of silent animated short films created by Earl Hurd (1880-1940), an American film director and pioneering animator born in Kansas City. The black-and-white cartoon series featured the adventures of a mischievous kid and his dog […]

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Tomas Tudela conquers the 2017 Maui and Sons Arica Pro Tour

Tomas Tudela has taken out the 2017 Maui and Sons Arica Pro Tour, at El Gringo, in Chile. Arica’s most famous surf spot delivered flawless left-hand barrels. In an all-Peruvian final, Tudela defeated Alvaro Malpartida with a competent display of tube riding in five-foot surf. “This contest was incredible, and I’d like to thank everyone […]

The "Unstoppable" Bethany Hamilton returns with new documentary

She’s back. The most inspiring female surfer of all time announced the release of “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable.” The new documentary movie by Lieber Films promises to detail the life and outstanding surfing career of one of the most popular athletes in North America. “Unstoppable” was shot in Hawaii and will reveal Hamilton’s complete and untold […]

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Things you didn’t know about NLand Surf Park

The technology behind North America’s first artificial surf pool is fine-tuned to deliver three different waves at three distinct breaks named Reef, Inside and Bay. As a result, NLand will pump waves ranging between 1.5 and 6.3 feet (0.5 and 1.9 meters). Josema Odriozola, the founder of Wavegarden, says that they are able to produce […]

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Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame announces the 2016 inductees

Bruce Blankenfeld, Diane Stowell, Paul Strauch, Jr., and Sharron Weber will be inducted into the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the Outrigger Canoe Club on the 23rd August, the eve of what would be the 126th birthday of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing. “The Hawaii Waterman Hall […]

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