John John Florence, Nat Young, Taj Burrow and Adriano de Souza are the semifinalists of the 2015 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. The surprise of the whole event, Jay Davies, resisted until the quarterfinals, and only an in-form John John managed to put the wildcard out of competition, with a total heat score of 17.87 […]
The science of surf forecasting tells us that a swell brings a group of waves. But what are the variables playing in the equation until those waves hit the shoreline? The anatomy of waves is complex. We know that it all starts with the sun, and that wind acts as a mechanical architect of ocean waves. […]
Surfers save lives. When wave riders are out in the line-up, there may be swimmers in trouble, more or less far away from firm land. No matter if it’s summertime, spring, winter, or fall. Rip currents are responsible for 80% of all rescues in the surf environment, and take away about 150 lives every year in […]
Yes, the world’s most famous energy drink is taking over surfing. As you might have noticed, the surf industry is suffering deep changes. Will the “Big Four” keep up as we know them? No, Red Bull is increasing the pressure on the conservative surf industry market. Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong and O’Neill. For more than […]
Mick Fanning has been knocked out of the Billabong Rio Pro 2014, after being defeated by David do Carmo in Round 2, at Barra da Tijuca. Wildcard David do Carmo claimed a 7.00 for three big turns on his forehand and improved his situation with two backhand blast for a 7.93. With Fanning against the […]
Europe has shown its potential for big wave surfing. A world record for the largest wave ever surfed can easily be broken in the Old Continent. So, where are located the highest peaks? Surfing was not born in Europe. Not even big wave surfing. But the Old Continent has a long Atlantic tradition, when it […]