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No more surf exclusivity at Maldives’ Thanburudhoo Island

President of the Maldives Abdulla Gayoom has suspended the development of a luxury surf resort in the Thanburudhoo Island (Kaafu Atoll), home to the world-class surf spots of Sultans and Honkeys. The Tourism Ministry cancelled the lease agreement with Telos Investment. The authorities informed that the private investors didn’t develop the resort within the agreed […]

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Tom Carroll is the 2014 Waterman of the Year

Tom Carroll, Ted Danson, Rusty Preisendorfer, and Hobie Alter have been honored at the Waterman’s Weekend, at Laguna Niguel. The 25th edition of the Waterman’s Ball, an event held by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA), aimed to push the fundraising total to the $7 million mark. All funds raised go directly to supporting specific […]

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First-ever Indian surf instructors get official certification

India held the first ever International Surfing Association (ISA) Level 1 Surf Instructor course, in Mahabalipuram. A total of 23 participants – 21 from India and two from Sri Lanka – had a chance to learn the theory and put their knowledge into practice, during the five-day program. The professional training and week long qualification […]

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