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Tia Blanco named most animal-friendly athlete

More athletes than ever are sticking up for animals by going vegan, speaking out against cruelty, and more. And peta2, PETA’s youth division, is recognizing these bold forces for animal rights in its 12th Annual Libby Awards. “Libby” is short for “liberation,” as in animal liberation. This year’s winners include Kyrie Irving, who nabbed the […]

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Alex Botelho rode Portugal’s "Paddle In Wave of the Year"

Alex Botelho won the “Paddle In Wave of the Year” at the 2017 EDP Mar Sem Fim Awards. The Portuguese big wave surfing elite gathered to celebrate the most extreme rides of the season. After narrowing 87 entries to 20 nominations, the event finally crowned four new division champions. On December 12, 2016, Alex Botelho […]

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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 […]

The life in an Atlantic surf town

“I can remember the wave waiting to be surfed.” Who wouldn’t want to watch a movie that starts out with such an inspiring statement? It’s hard to make a living in the Irish countryside, especially if your dream is to become a professional surfer. There are no many sponsors willing to support a wave riding […]

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Jaws dominated the 2015/2016 Big Wave Awards

Shane Dorian’s performance at Jaws won “Ride of the Year” at the 2015/2016 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards, held at Grove Theater, in Anaheim, California. The experienced hellman had two rides at Jaws competing for the most prestigious award in big wave surfing, but it was his last one (February 10th) that won […]

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Mick Corbett snatches the 2015/2016 Australian Big Wave Awards

Mick Corbett won the “Ride of The Year” at the 2015/2016 Surfing Life’s Oakley Big Wave Awards. The award ceremony took place in Sydney, Australia. What do you exactly need to claim Australia’s big wave ride of the year decoration? The Western Australian has the answer for you because he rode a beast wave at […]

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Big wave surfing season opens in Nazaré

The big wave surf break of Praia do Norte, in Nazaré, Portugal, has woken up. The winter season is coming up, and the legendary rides are about to kick in. After enjoying a remarkable 2014/2015 season in the giant liquid mountains, German hellman Sebastian Steudtner is back in the Portuguese waters. This time, he seems […]

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Hypto Krypto is the Surfboard of the Year 2015 by the Australian surf industry

The Haydenshapes “Hypto Krypto” conquered the “Surfboard of the Year” trophy at the 2015 Australian Surf Industry Awards, held at Tweed Heads, Gold Coast. Over 200 retailers and brand representatives from the Australian surf industry gathered to collect 34 awards ranging from “Boardshort of the Year” to “Australian Retailer of the Year”. The “Hypto Krypto” […]

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XXL victory for Sebastian Steudtner at the Big Wave Awards

Sebastian Steudtner has won the “XXL Biggest Wave” award for a monstrous ride in Nazaré, Portugal. The German surfer from Nuremberg was one of the seven winners of the 2015 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards, held in Southern California. Two thousand individualities gathered in Anaheim, California, to pick the greatest rides of the […]

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The winners of Surfing Life’s Oakley Big Wave Awards 2014/2015

Jarryd Foster, Mark Visser, Chris Ross and Justen Allport have stolen Surfing Life’s Oakley Big Wave Awards 2015. The finest big wave riders in Australia were crowned in the “Biggest Wave,” “Biggest Paddle-In,” “Biggest Slab” and “Viewer’s Choice Award.” Foster won the most coveted award for an epic ride at Cow Bombie. The Western Australian […]

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