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Surf pool opens in German shopping mall

Surfing is literally where you find it. And what better place to catch a few good waves than in a cold landlocked German city. Welcome to Osnabrück, a quiet urban community with around 150,000 inhabitants located in the northwest of Germany. The city is around 100 miles away from the North Sea, so there are […]

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The best river surfing waves in the world

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 […]

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Mick Fanning surfs the Eisbach River wave in Munich

Three-time world champion Mick Fanning went surfing at the Eisbach River, in Munich, Germany. The Australian surfer, who is set to compete at the Quiksilver Pro France, decided to visit Germany, enjoy the legendary local river wave, and taste a few beers during the iconic Oktoberfest. The Eisbach River wave is a one-meter standing wave […]

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First big waves of the season hit Nazaré’s Praia do Norte

Nazaré’s Praia do Norte has kicked off its 2016/2017 big wave surfing season with the first XXL showdown. Winter is coming, but the giant killers came sooner, in the middle of Autumn. And those who have already visited Nazaré on a special day know how big it gets. With the right wind speed and direction, and […]

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Master of the Ocean 2016 returns to Cabarete

The 2016 Master of the Ocean will hit Cabarete, in the Dominic Republic, between February 23rd-28th. The only water sports competition featuring surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) returns for its 14th edition. The event, which evolved from “Ironman of Watersports” to “Master of the Ocean” was founded by Marcus Bohm in 2013. It […]

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The most beautiful surfing beaches in the world

They’ve been widely photographed for its natural beauties and crystal-clear waters, but they also share one thing in common. Surfers can ride waves there, too. Pristine white sands, vibrant transparent waters, stunning weather, breathtaking surroundings and heavenly ocean views. Meet the 100 most amazing beaches in the world, where swells reach to deliver surfable waves. These are […]

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Riding waves with a human-powered hydrofoil

Can you imagine riding waves with a human-powered hydrofoil? The invention has 60 years, but this small hydrofoil watercraft has hardly seen the light of day, in the mass market. It might sound strange, but flapping wing propulsion watercrafts are the fastest water-based vehicles propelled solely by human power. They can reach speeds of up to […]

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