Lei is the name of the famous flower necklace made in Hawaii. Hawaiian leis are vibrant and colorful wreaths or garlands worn around the neck. They feature fresh tropical flowers but, on a wider interpretation, it can also mean a series of items strung together so that they can be worn. A lei is presented […]
Competition heats up at Snapper Rocks, as the world’s best surfers battle for a spot in Round 4 of the 2017 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, in Australia. With the famous right-hander peeling down the line in the three-to-five foot range, John John Florence unleashed his technical experience to defeat Mikey Wright in Round 3. “Mikey […]
A group of German inland surfers from Lippstadt is trying to convince the local authorities to build a standing wave on the Lippe River. It’s a small town with roughly 70,000 inhabitants, and it is the birthplace of the famous German football player Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Lippstadt – the Venice of Westphalia – is 300 kilometers […]
It’s definitely been a busy big wave surfing season at Nazaré. The 2015/2016 winter brought giant swells to Portugal’s iconic surf break, alongside fresh new faces. Challenge and fear go hand in hand in the heart of Nazaré’s underwater canyon. The famous fishing town is increasingly attracting more and more surfers. The hunt for the […]
Welcome to “The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing.” If you are ready to learn how to surf, then you’ll find here all the resources, tips, requirements and information needed to stand up on your first wave. Surfing is an exciting sport. It has been an outdoor activity for centuries, but it only spread as a popular […]
The word “Aloha” has several meanings, and they all share a common Hawaiian origin, history and culture. So what does Aloha mean? History books are not clear when did the “Aloha” expression enter the Hawaiian vocabulary, but several sources date it back to the end of the 18th century. The official publications tell us that “Aloha” […]
Ziggy, Ricochet, Hanzon and Kalani are the winners of the 2014 Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition, held at Imperial Beach, California. Fifty surf dogs gathered for one of the most important canine wave riding contests in the USA. The 9th edition of the Surf Dog Competition crowned champions in four categories: small, medium, and […]
Bahia de Todos Santos is the new World Surfing Reserve. The iconic break of the Baja Coast is officially dedicated on the 21st June, 2014. The World Surfing Reserve in Bahia de Todos Santos will help create the first state park in northern Baja, led by partner organization Pronatura. The proposed state park will protect […]
Thousands of surfers and sailors have honored the life of Hobie Alter in an impressive memorial paddle-out, at Doheny State Beach, California. The man who teamed up with Gordon Clark to use polyurethane foam in modern surfboards had only one wish: a traditional Hawaiian paddle-out ceremony after he died. “It was unbelievable. It was unbelievable. […]
Summer calls for sun, sand and… surfing. Get ready to enjoy the warm weather and crystal clear waves of the season to the fullest. The hot and dry months of summer are a privileged time to travel around, discover brand new surf spots and simply have fun riding waves until the sun sets. Find the […]