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Wavestorm: the story of the people’s surfboard

The Wavestorm could very well be the people’s surfboard. Here’s the story of a piece of equipment that has introduced millions to surfing. Some will say it is the best thing that ever happened to… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Layne Beachley: the story of the Australian surfing legend

Layne Beachley is the most successful competitive Australian surfer of all time. Her list of achievements and accolades is impressive. The charismatic, cheerful, and uber-talented wave riding… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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How to tarp surf

The not-so-ancient art of tarp surfing saw the light of the day for the first in the mid-1990s in California. But the outdoor practice that mimics tube riding on terra firma didn’t capture the heart of many fans, so the trend was frozen for nearly two decades. Around 2010, a group of surfers and skateboarders […]

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How to draw waves

Are you daydreaming about a perfect day of surfing and endless rides? Here’s a simple step-by-step tutorial on how to draw an ocean wave. Learn how to sketch, draw, and paint a good-looking wave from start to finish. You don’t need to be an art student or a professional artist to Get ready to produce […]

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Okahina Wave: the floating atoll ready to revolutionize surfing

The Okahina Wave is a low-energy-consumption floating atoll that produces a long barreling wave every 15 seconds. The artificial wave concept is developed by Waveriding Solution, a company with headquarters in Bordeaux, France, and led by Laurent Hequily. Hequily and his multidisciplinary team conceived a light and flexible structure that can be installed in lakes, […]

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Interesting facts about Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton is one of the most popular sportswomen in the United States and the world. She is followed by over 2.2 million fans on Facebook, 1.7 million on Instagram, and 1.5 million people on Twitter. As a shark attack survivor, Bethany Hamilton was able to turn adversity into an opportunity, and to help change […]

Blue cylinders ignite the 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro

Gabriel Medina has been knocked out of the 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro in Round 3. The world’s best wave riders continue to shine in the blue barrels of Cloudbreak. The iconic left-hand break delivered perfect six-to-eight foot cylinders, as the athletes fought for a place in Round 3 and 4. Italo Ferreira took down Medina […]

Kai Lenny crosses the channels of the Hawaiian islands

Kai Lenny has crossed all channels of the Hawaiian Islands to raise awareness of plastic pollution. The Downwind Voyage for Change was a huge success. The waterman completed the expedition using hydrofoils shortboards, kiteboards, and stand-up paddleboards. Lenny participated in local beach clean-ups at Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai every time he completed […]

How does wave priority work in surfing?

How can you tell when a surfer has right of way over another wave rider? What is priority in surfing? Surfing is the sport of catching waves before they break. As a result, surfers need to position themselves in the lineup so that they can catch the rollers in the right spot, i.e., where they […]

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Five things a surfer can do in a swimming pool

Going on vacation with your family is a great opportunity to compensate your loved ones for the 52 weekends when the search for waves is, for us surfers, the top priority, and nearly an obsession. For most of us, summer holidays may mean a week or two away from the ocean or, in other words, […]

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