“Charlie Don’t Surf” is one of the greatest and most popular movie lines of all time. But that does it really mean? The iconic movie quote can be heard in “Apocalypse Now,” an intense and literally explosive 1979 war film written by John Milius and directed by Francis Coppola. “Apocalypse Now” features an impressive cast […]
The World Surf League (WSL) announced the Founders’ Cup of Surfing, a historic region-versus-region teams event. The contest will feature a cross-section of the world’s best surfers to be held at Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, from May 5-6, 2018. Five teams – USA, Brazil, Australia, Europe and World – made up of men’s and […]
It produces a characteristic sound that immediately takes us to tropical environments. The ukulele was born in Hawaii but has its roots in Western Europe. The ukulele is a four-stringed musical instrument made from wood that resembles a small classical guitar. English speakers pronounce it as “you-ka-ley-ley” but, in fact, the spelling of the word […]
River surfing is not a crime. It’s a fun alternative to ocean waves and an excellent option for inland surfers who live hundreds or thousands of miles away from the classic surfing waves. But beware. River surfing can be dangerous. These static, endless waves usually break in shallow waters, and over rocky bottoms, so take […]
Carlos Burle and Rodrigo Koxa have shared a big wave ride at Nazaré’s Praia do Norte, in Portugal. The Brazilian duo simultaneously rode a giant liquid mountain during the first swell of the European winter season, with the waves reaching the 60-foot mark. Party waves at Nazaré are extremely rare. The team performance is being […]
Exostosis is a condition that affects surfers exposed to cold air and water temperature. Read a real-life story told by someone who ended up in an operating room. My name is Luis, and I am 40 years old. I started surfing in the north of Portugal, between 1989 and 1991. My favorite surf breaks are […]
Ramzi Boukhiam and Coco Ho have claimed the 2017 Pro Anglet titles today in two-foot waves. Their victories punctuated an exciting finals day that started with the semifinals in better conditions earlier this morning. Ho and Volcom teammate Maud Le Car, 25, battled in a shifting lineup for their final, as waves become rarer on […]
Marco Mignot and Teresa Bonvalot claimed the 2017 Junior Pro Espinho, in the north of Portugal. The finals’ day got underway in outstanding two-to-three-foot surf at Praia da Baia. On the women’s side, Bonvalot played the patient’s game and decided to be selective. In front of her home crowd, the Portuguese surfer rode two waves […]
Ireland is one of the most underrated surfing nations on the planet. Despite the cold air and water temperatures, the Irish coastline is full of idyllic waves, and perfect surf spots. Do a quick internet search of “surfing,” and you’ll be met with hundreds of pictures of bright blue waters and skies to match. In […]
A group of university researchers and high school students have teamed up to raise awareness for ocean literacy and scientific knowledge in ocean management. How do you explain the giant wave of Nazaré? How does the underwater canyon work to deliver the biggest waves in the planet? “The Nazaré Wave: A Trigger for Learning” aims […]