To be a surfer you have to love the feeling of surfing. It takes a lot of hard work to catch waves. The learning curve for surfing can be quite steep. If you take lessons and pick the right board shape and size, for the right wave height and speed, you are steps closer to […]
Donn Ito, the man behind the blog “Quantum Surf Physics,” reveals the secrets behind many unfinished rides. Blame it on the surfer; blame it on the surfboard. There are many reasons why we fall off a surfboard. But understanding what causes surfboard’s rocker to stick can reduce wipeouts. Below is a sequence of Mark Foo’s […]
Travis Grant has broken the coveted four-hour barrier at the 2017 Molokai 2 Oahu (M20) Paddleboard World Championships, in Hawaii. The athlete from the Gold Coast won the men’s unlimited stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race and set a new record after finishing in 3 hours, 59 minutes, and 52 seconds. “I can’t believe we can go […]
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and, after the inclusion of surfing, is one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport. Coincidently (or maybe not) the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has recently challenged the idea that the International Surfing Association (ISA) is the world governing body for […]
The Hula is a complex dance developed by the Polynesian who originally settled Hawaii. The dance is accompanied by a song (“mele”) or chant (“oli”) which tell stories and traditions embedded in the Hawaiian culture. According to historians, the dance – named “Ha’a” – was originally performed for Pele, the goddess of volcanoes fire, wind […]
Surf localism is an aggressive behavior commonly seen in the most crowd surf spots on the planet. When the ancient Hawaiians introduced surfing to the world, it was kind of like the birth of money – it made some people hungry, greedy, and powerful while leaving the majority, thirsty, needy, and destitute. Before California made […]
John Severson – surf filmmaker, writer, painter, photographer and founder of Surfer Magazine – passed away in his sleep at the age of 83. Severson was born in Pasadena, in 1933. He started surfing aged 13 after moving with his family to San Clemente. Severson earned a degree in art education from Long Beach State […]
Billy Kemper, Ben Andrews, Francisco Porcella, Shanan Worrall, Wilem Banks, Jamie Mitchell, and Paige Alms claimed the 2017 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards. The 2016/2017 winter season delivered plenty of big wave surfing opportunities, both on the northern and southern hemisphere, and the world’s finest XXL swell hunters made sure they were in […]
Acid drops can be dangerous, especially if you jump into shallow waters. But if you learn how to do it properly, they can be fun and look good in a video. The trick is credited to Duane Peters, a pro skateboarder of the 1970s, but the move quickly spread to many other boardsports. Today, you will […]
Zane Kekoa Schweitzer has taken out The Ultimate Waterman 2017, in New Zealand. The athlete from Maui, Hawaii, had the best overall performance of the event that puts eight all-around watermen competing in eight divisions: Prone Paddleboard, Shortboard Surfing, SUP Surfing, Waka Ama OC1 (SUP Endurance), Underwater Strength Run and Swim, Longboard and Tube Riding. […]