“Forgiving Pipeline” dives into the background story of a young female surf photographer, Amber Mozo. North Shore legend Jon Mozo died while shooting Pipeline, the mecca of all waves, in 2005. Since then, Amber has taken up her father’s craft, becoming an accomplished photographer in her own right.
China has some of the best athletes in the world, but surfing is still making its first steps into the mainstream. Here’s how it looks in 2017. In Zhuhai, a city located in the South China Sea, there is a surf spot called Golden Beach, which is very suitable for surfing beginners, and it’s one […]
Wetsuits are made of foamed neoprene, and they provide thermal protection against hypothermia. Let’s take a look at how these second skins are made. The wetsuit was invented in 1952 by Hugh Bradner, a physicist from the University of California, Berkeley. He wanted to help US Navy divers feel more comfortable underwater. He realized that […]
Duke Kahanamoku is widely recognized as the father of modern surfing. He is the ultimate beach boy and, for many, the “Big Kahuna” is the most influential surfer of all time. Not only he boosted surfing in his Hawaiian Islands, but he was also one of the first to promote wave riding in Australia and California. […]
David Langer says that on January 10, 2014, “a single moment on a single wave changed his life forever.” That moment was a beautiful barrel, and the wave was Jaws/Peahi. Today, the big wave surfer lives and breathes Nazaré. The Californian fell in love with Praia do Norte, and the Portuguese fishing town adopted him […]
Bruce Blankenfeld, Diane Stowell, Paul Strauch, Jr., and Sharron Weber will be inducted into the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at the Outrigger Canoe Club on the 23rd August, the eve of what would be the 126th birthday of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing. “The Hawaii Waterman Hall […]
The WaveClock is an analog clock that shows you real-time wave height, wave period and tide from your station/buoy of interest. It’s your window to the ocean. It connects to your WiFi network through a smartphone app. The app can be used to select any wave buoy or tide station through the entire NOAA network. […]
Dog trainer and canine lover Chris de Aboitiz has proved that his puppies may soon join the World Surf League pros. Some surf dogs are greater than others. In fact, there’s one man that is taking canine surfing to a whole new level. His name is Chris de Aboitiz, an experienced Australian stand-up paddleboarder who […]
Gabriel Medina has conquered the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France, in Hossegor. The Brazilian returned to the highest spot on the surf podium after defeating Bede Durbidge with a flawless performance. Will Medina be the spoiler, or will he have a shot at a back-to-back world title? “It feels so good, I’ve been trying so hard […]
Google Doodle celebrates the 125th anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday. Have you seen it? Matt Cruickshank, a visual artist from San Francisco and a member of the Google staff, depicted the father of modern surfing in a simple and iconic 16-foot wooden surfboard. Duke’s warm Hawaiian smile is quickly perceived. Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola […]