The stats, figures, and facts speak for themselves. Kelly Slater is the greatest and most successful professional surfer in the history of the sport. No one has ever been close to Slater’s record winning streak. Throughout his career, the Floridian-born athlete won 11 Championship Tour (CT) titles, 55 elite events, and many other second-tier trophies, […]

The rodeo flip is a fast and complex aerial surfing trick that involves grabbing, spinning, and flipping the surfboard in the air. It’s one of the most spectacular and striking maneuvers in surfing, and it requires a solid wave, practice, and advanced skills. The rodeo flip blends elements of skateboarding and snowboarding, and it’s definitely […]

Getting started with wing foiling requires a different setup compared to when you’re working on advancing your skills. But no matter your level is, you’ll need a wing, a board, and a foil. The beauty of wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, is that there’s less gear to manage, store, clean, and carry to […]

Life is full of unexpected variables, and riding waves is obviously part of the game. Take a look at the most common risks and dangers in surfing. The following list of topics highlights the most common risks and threats to the safety of surfers and wave riders in general. They are not meant to discourage […]

There are many people surfing in this world, but few achieve excellence. What does it take to be one of the best? Excelling at any art is a combined effort of body and mind. Achieving the top is also a crafty path made of natural talent, luck, and very, very hard work.

Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that “To be great is to be misunderstood.” Meet Kalani Lattanzi, a 25-year-old with Brazilian blood. He swims with fins into 30-40-foot waves. Then he bodysurfs, bodyboards or uses a bodysurf handplane to save his own life. Or he surfs them. It’s the combo that makes him a waterman. He bridges sports […]

Have you lost motivation to go surfing? Are you tired of watching endless clips online featuring perfect waves and outstanding pro surfers? The stoke is gone, and you aren’t having the time of your life anymore. There can be many reasons for someone to lose interest in surfing. Life’s in continuous change, and so are […]

Are you struggling to keep up with your regular surfing habits while nursing your baby? Here’s how to get closer to reaching a satisfactory balance between motherhood and surfing. With the birth of your first child, life changes a lot in a beautiful way, and you give a new meaning to the concept of absolute […]

On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it to learn to surf? It depends on your determination and ability to tick a few critical boxes. The good news is that it is quite easy to learn the basics of surfing. No doubt about it. Let’s just say it requires a few balance […]