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Lisa Andersen: the rebel surfer who conquered the world

Lisa Andersen is one of the most successful female surfers of all time. Discover how the rebel tomboy fulfilled the dream of becoming a world surfing champion. Enigmatic, introspective, talented,… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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The story of the "Children of the Tide"

China and surfing could not seem further apart. How do the breathing techniques of Taiji, the flow of Daoism, and the pragmatic values of Confucianism relate to a sport that has created kowabunga handshakes and the stereotypical stoned Californian surfer dude? At first glance, they don’t, but if you take the time to search in […]

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Sérgio Cosme: the guardian angel of Nazaré

He’s been called the “guardian angel of Nazaré.” His name is Sérgio Cosme and, for the last 15 years, he’s been a professional racecar driver – now, his focus is on being a rescue jet ski driver during the biggest days at Praia do Norte, in Portugal. Cosme lives in a house on a cliff […]

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The best surfer nicknames of all time

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 […]

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Thousands paddle out in memory of Jack O’Neill

Thousands of anonymous surfers have paddled out in honor of surf legend and wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill, in Santa Cruz, California. He was a visionary and one of the dearest symbols of surfing. Jack O’Neill, the father of the modern wetsuit, died at 94, but his legacy will inspire future generations. On July 9, 2017, […]

Jack O’Neill, the father of the modern wetsuit, dies at 94

Surf legend and wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill passed away at 94. According to his family, the founder of O’Neill died of natural causes at his home in Santa Cruz, California. Jack O’Neill was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 27, 1923. He started body surfing in Oregon in the late 1930s before moving to San […]

Kalani Chapman nearly dies at Pipeline

Kalani Chapman almost lost his life after suffering a severe wipeout at Pipeline, on Oahu’s North Shore, in Hawaii. The local legend nearly drowned. Chapman was competing on the 2017 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout. It was the last heat of the day, and the Pipeline was firing six-to-eight-foot bombs. The experienced Hawaiian surfer drops in […]

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Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater design a skate-to-surf spiral ramp

The vertical wooden spiral built by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk will be adapted to artificial surf pool designed by the Kelly Slater Wave Company. The skate and surf legends will team up to design a complex structure that will allow surfers to descend a helix curve straight into a man-made wave. In other words, it […]

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Iconic shaper-surfer Peter Daniels passes away at 66

South African surfing and shaping legend Peter Daniels has passed away at 66. Daniels, who has shaped nearly roughly 40,000 surfboards, won national titles and competed in the World Tour. Peter worked with the planet’s best surfers – Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, Sunny Garcia, Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson, Aritz Aranburu, Jordy Smith and many other […]

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Shaun Tomson will catch 100 waves at Mission Beach

South African surfing legend Shaun Tomson will catch 100 waves in 12 hours, at Mission Beach, San Diego, on September 20th, 2014. The former world surfing champion, author of “Surfer’s Code,” will hit the water to raise funds and support for Boys to Men, a non-profit organization created to guide boys on their journey to […]

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