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How many surfers are there in the world?

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 […]

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Julian Wilson wins the 2018 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Julian Wilson conquered the 2018 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, in Kirra, Australia. In an all-Australian final, Wilson kicked off the pro surfing season with a bang and defeated fellow countryman Adrian Buchan. The first event of the World Surf League (WSL) 2018 Championship Tour (CT) delivered spectacular wave riding conditions for the final day of […]

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World Surf League announces the Founders’ Cup of Surfing

The World Surf League (WSL) announced the Founders’ Cup of Surfing, a historic region-versus-region teams event. The contest will feature a cross-section of the world’s best surfers to be held at Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, from May 5-6, 2018. Five teams – USA, Brazil, Australia, Europe and World – made up of men’s and […]

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Finn Cox and Emma Cattlin shine at the 2018 Taj’s Small Fries

Finn Cox and Emma Cattlin have taken out the 2018 Taj’s Small Fries in Yallingup, Western Australia. The duo has successfully defended last year’s titles in the 16 & Under Boys and Girls divisions. The last day of competition got underway under sunny blue skies and gorgeous two-to-three-foot waves at Smith’s Reef. “It’s just been […]

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What is a surf mat?

It looks like a towel or an inflatable bodyboard, but it lets you ride a wave with your eyes close to the water surface. The surf mat is a pliable watercraft capable of doing magic things. A surf mat is a small and soft, inflatable, rectangular rubber mattress used to ride waves in a prone […]

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The top surfers of the 2018 World Surf League

The 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) will showcase the best competitive surfers on the planet. There are only 34 spots available in the elite of surfing and, after a long season, the top 22 CT finishers automatically secured their place in the CT. They will be joined by ten Qualifying Series (QS) […]

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American junior surfers triumph in Japan

Team USA won the 2017 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, held at Okuragahama Beach, in Hyuga, Japan. The American junior surfing team secured six medals and reconquered the overall title conquered in 2015. But the Japanese can also celebrate, as they snatched a gold and a silver medal.  The gold medal in the Boys Under […]

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Margaret River Boardriders Club wins the 2017 Surf League

The Margaret River Boardriders Club has taken out the 2017 Surf Boardroom Surf League, at Scarborough Beach, in Western Australia. The Surf League is the longest running and most prestigious interclub surf contest in the Golden State. The first edition dates back to 1986. Surf Boardroom has been supporting it for 25 consecutive years. Australia […]

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Portuguese big wave surfers line up for 2017 EDP Mar Sem Fim Awards

Twenty waves are nominated for the 2017 XXL EDP Mar Sem Fim Awards. The EDP Mar Sem Fim (Endless Sea) is an exploration project that aims to increase the visibility and development of the Portuguese big wave surfing community. The program not only provides specific training programs and logistic support to athletes, but it also holds […]

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