Sharks attacks events are extremely rare, but when they occur, they always make the news and generate a serious social alarm. Despite the flashy headlines, the truth is that humans are not part of the shark’s diet and, in most cases, it privileges the less dangerous hit-and-run attacks. And, in many cases, the injuries and […]
Peniche has become the world’s first surfing destination to be benchmarked for sustainable surf tourism. Stoke Certified representatives met with various stakeholders in Peniche over the course of two weeks to evaluate the destination’s tourism plan, community development, cultural heritage preservation, surf resource management, and environmental conservation initiatives. The assessment benchmarked Peniche against the new […]
The Save San Onofre Coalition reached a settlement with California’s Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA), and the six-lane, 16-mile toll road will not be built through the San Onofre State Beach. In the past 15 years, the iconic surf break of Lower Trestles and the surrounding habitat have been threatened by the extension of a toll […]
The Argyll and Bute Council is planning to demolish a small beach hut used by a group of surfers in Balevullin Beach, in the Isle of Tiree, Scotland. The “Hawaii of the North” might only have a population of 650, but it is also home to an enthusiastic community of surfers. When the surf’s up, they […]
The Superbank is a man-made surf break located in the Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia. It offers one of the longest wave rides in the world. On special days, the Superbank allows you to take off at Snapper Rocks and touch sand at Kirra, in a 1.97-kilometer (1.22 miles) surfing experience. Despite the crowded waters, the […]
The popular Sandy Beach may be renamed in honor of US President Barack Obama, but the idea doesn’t touch the heart of the majority of Hawaiians. President Barack Obama Sandy Beach Park. This could be the new name of Honolulu’s Sandy Beach, famous for its iconic bodysurfing competitions, and shore break photo stunts. Bodyboarders love […]
The world’s first public Wavegarden has been granted green light to operate in the United Kingdom. “The Wave: Bristol” will be a reality in Summer 2015. The South Gloucestershire Council has officially approved the construction of “The Wave: Bristol,” a surf park surrounded by gardens, barefoot trails, lakes, foraging areas, and swimming pool. “It’s been […]
Jeffreys Bay has been added to the 2014 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT) schedule. The inaugural J-Bay Open will be run between 10th-20th July, 2014. The South African competition is locked until 2016. “Jeffreys Bay has an incredible heritage with the sport and the local community have been instrumental in returning the ASP Top 34 […]