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New SUP record set at the 2017 Molokai 2 Oahu

Travis Grant has broken the coveted four-hour barrier at the 2017 Molokai 2 Oahu (M20) Paddleboard World Championships, in Hawaii. The athlete from the Gold Coast won the men’s unlimited stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race and set a new record after finishing in 3 hours, 59 minutes, and 52 seconds. “I can’t believe we can go […]

World Surf League changes brand name to World Surfing League

In an unprecedented move, the World Surf League (WSL) has announced the decision to modify the name of surfing’s pro tour to World Surfing League (WSL). The WSL says that the $5.5 million investment in the rebranding process will drastically increase the sport’s popularity in landlocked countries, and will help boost the number of live […]

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Stephanie Gilmore is the 2015 Waterman of the Year

Stephanie Gilmore is the 2015 Waterman of the Year by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). Or, if you prefer, Waterwoman of the Year. The Australian surfer will be honored at the 26th Annual Waterman’s Weekend, scheduled to The Ritz-Carlton, in Dana Point, California, between August 14th-15th. “Steph has been one of surfing’s most dominant […]

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