Once labeled the “Anna Kournikova of Surfing,” she grew up to become much more than just a blonde beauty. Today, Alana Blanchard is one of the most popular female athletes in social media. The Hawaiian professional surfer, model, and actress was born on March 5, 1990, at her house in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. Don’t judge her […]
Are you ready to laugh out loud? We’ve compiled the funniest jokes and puns featuring stand-up paddleboarders and their complicated equipment. Stand-up paddleboarding is here to stay. But sometimes SUP riders can look funny. Especially when they behave like kooks with their odd stances, confusing gear, and sudden falls. Are you an enthusiastic and passionate […]
Relationships, work, health, relocations, aging, or even desire can keep you out of the surf, but there’s not one valid reason for one to give up on surfing. “He who is tired of surfing is tired of life.” The original quote had London instead of surfing, but the adaptation fits in perfectly. People go through […]
You don’t need to be a surfing legend to earn a cool nickname. Just do something memorable and let your friends do the rest. In the meantime, discover the best surf-inspired and non-surf-related nicknames. They’re cool, laid-back, aggressive, fresh, creative and quite often define a surfer’s personality. Nicknames are words that usually represent the person […]
Legendary surf icon Jack O’Neill changed the sport of surfing forever when he decided to give surfers a protection against 50°F (10°C) waters. Discover his most inspiring quotations. Jack O’Neill (1923-2017) is often called the inventor of the modern wetsuit. The man who designed the surfers’ second skin so that they could stay in cold […]
Working schedules, family duties, seasonal moods, and aging are some of the reasons why, many times, you end up surfing alone. But that could be good. Or not. Many people like to surf alone. Because they can manage their time before, during and after the session, and because they can choose the break they prefer […]
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 […]
Nosedives are one of the most common incidents in surfing. Learn how to balance your weight and prevent pearling while catching waves. In surfing, nosediving doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve done something wrong. Yes, it can be particularly embarrassing when you think you’ve nailed down a perfect wave, and then you wipe out in front of […]
The good news is that secret surf spots will never die. Why? Because man-made intervention creates new hidden waves, Nature changes sand banks, and isolated surf breaks are constantly emerging. But, how can we keep our surf spots secret? Everyone wants a piece of the treasure. Surf explorers, surf media professionals, pro surfers, fully-sponsored free […]
Jamie O’Brien and Poopies are ready for “Who Is JOB 6.0” Yes, the lunatics from the island of Oahu are back with crazy new stunts. It is definitely the most watched surfing series of all time. “Who Is JOB” is a success story that started in 2011 with a simple message-formula: have fun with your […]