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Nic Lamb claims the 2017 Punta Galea Challenge

American big wave surfer Nic Lamb has taken out the 12th edition of the Punta Galea Challenge, held in Bilbao, Spain. Despite losing the World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) status, the iconic event got underway in spectacular conditions and surrounded by thousands of surfing fans. With waves breaking in the 18-foot range, […]

Wavegarden reveals the barrel inside "The Cove"

Wavegarden has released the first photo of “The Cove,” the second generation of man-made wave technology. The artificial wave company headquartered in the Basque Country published a picture of what will be the new wave produced by Wavegarden. According to the developers, the new generation surf facility is capable of producing 1,000 ocean-like waves per […]

Kepa Acero saved from drowning in Mundaka

Kepa Acero suffered a severe neck and back injury after wiping out in Mundaka, in the Basque Country. On January 2, 2017, the prolific surfer-traveler was enjoying the magical left-handers of his home break when he fell off of a wave and hit the bottom floor. “At that moment, I lost consciousness. The only moment I […]

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Layback recovery crowns Nic Lamb winner of the 2014 Punta Galea Challenge

Nic Lamb rode a Perfect 10 wave to claim the 2014 Punta Galea Challenge, in Getxo, Basque Country, Spain. Waves in the 30-40 foot range opened the Northern Hemisphere leg of the 2014/2015 Big Wave World Tour (BWWT) season. Punta Galea was incredibly scary, with huge sets coming in below dark grey rainy skies. Pro […]

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New artificial wave pool planned for Sweden

The first ever artificial wave pool in Sweden will be built in Varberg. Fun Surf Town will be a water park with built-in Wavegarden technology. The small Swedish coastal town will feature a 300-meter wave pool pumping left and right rides. The infrastructure will have car parks, locker rooms, restaurant, cottages, and many other water attractions. […]

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