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Kamchatka: a place to snowboard and surf on the same day

The Kamchatka Peninsula is one of those places on Earth where you can snowboard and surf on the same day. Russia’s “state of bears and volcanoes” is a 780-mile peninsula located in the country’s far east. With its warm summers and cold winters, it is an adventure destination for those who appreciate actions sports. Three […]

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How to read a surf report

How are the waves today? Learn the basics of a surf report, and take note of what to check to know if the surf is coming to you in the next days. The knowledge of the fundamental variables of surf forecasting is key to making good calls when it comes to choosing where and when […]

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Kai Lenny, Nick Jacobsen, Zara Davis, and Joana Schenker are "Athletes of the Year 2017" by SurferToday

SurferToday has officially named the “Athletes of the Year 2017.” 2017 has been the year of evolution. The winners of the SurferToday’s “Athletes of the Year” award have all pushed the boundaries of water sports to a whole new level and helped develop their disciplines. Their creativity, their passion for their game, attention to detail […]

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The divine alchemy between surfing and yoga

Cat Woods is a yoga and barre instructor based in Melbourne, Australia. She deeply loves both yoga and surfing and the endless pursuit of knowledge, skill, and fluidity in both. This is the goal with yoga – to move on the mat, and off the mat, with a light step and an easy, relaxed movement. […]

10 interesting facts about tides

Tides are an interactive combination of forces between the Earth, the moon, and the sun. They have several impacts on the shoreline, and in human activity. Tide prediction allows surfers to choose the best time of the day to catch waves, fishermen to plan their activities, and cargo ships to transport large items as they […]

Mick Fanning surfs Norway underneath the Aurora Borealis

Mick Fanning has ridden the Arctic waves of Lofoten, in Norway, underneath the Aurora Borealis. The three-time world champion could not contain his delight after he journeyed to the Arctic Circle to undertake a magical adventure. The 35-year-old Australian surfer had to combat freezing water completely at odds to his usual warm surfing conquests around […]

Who will take the 2016 Billabong Pipeline Masters?

The 2016 Billabong Pipeline Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is ready to ignite the North Shore of Oahu, in Hawaii, from December 8th-20. It’s easy to understand why a long surfing season always ends in Pipeline. The last gem of the Triple Crown of Surfing truly is a gift of nature. Although pretty much […]

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Modom and Sharkbanz create a shark deterrent leash

Modom Surf and Sharkbanz have teamed up to produce a shark deterrent leash. The Modom Shark Leash uses the well-known Sharkbanz technology. The magnetic field emitted by the new leash disrupts shark’s senses and keeps tiger sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and bull sharks at a safe distance. The team behind the new shark deterrent […]

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Mick Fanning, Nick Jacobsen, Antoine Albeau and Pierre-Louis Costes are "Athletes of the Year 2015" by SurferToday

The winners of SurferToday’s “Athletes of the Year 2015” award have been named. Wave riding had a pretty intense year. The most skilled surfers, kiteboarders, windsurfers and bodyboarders have, once again, pushed the boundaries of water sports. Drama, innovation, records, stunts, and impressive personal achievements. The season was full of surprises, emotions, and changes. But […]

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Will Benjamin Sanchis enter the Guinness World Records with a 33-meter wave?

Benjamin Sanchis may have ridden the biggest wave of all time, at Praia do Norte, in Nazaré, Portugal. On the 11th December, 2014, the Frenchman surfed a 108-foot wave (33 meters). Did he beat Garrett McNamara’s Guinness World Record? If you want to ride the largest waves on Planet Earth, you’ve got to travel to and challenge […]

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