Call it a slogan, nickname, tagline or motto. Huntington Beach is Surf City, USA. But what’s behind that moniker? Whether you’re analyzing it from a marketing, spiritual, political, or historical perspective, the truth is that the United States has four cities calling themselves “Surf City”: Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, Surf City (North Carolina) and Surf […]
Five hundred eleven surfers have broken the Guinness World Record for the largest paddle out ever recorded, at Huntington Beach, California. Despite the fog, the strong currents, and the choppy waters, 511 surfers were able to form an unbroken “Surfing Circle of Honor” to raise awareness of the International Surfing Museum. The event attracted people […]
You might not know, but Huntington Beach owes its nickname – Surf City USA – to Jan and Dean, a surf music duo that conquered American radio in the 1960s. When the group recorded and released “Surf City,” they certainly didn’t imagine their dream would last for 40 years. William Jan Berry and Dean Ormsby […]
Who will claim the Vans US Open of Surfing 2016? The event runs from July 23rd-31st, in Huntington Beach, California. The last American to win the iconic contest was Kelly Slater, in 2011, but the US armada will try to recapture the trophy lost to Julian Wilson (2012), Alejo Muniz (2013), Filipe Toledo (2014) and Hiroto […]
Surfwear giant Quiksilver Inc. has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. Global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management is taking over. Quiksilver has always been one of the most prestigious surf brands in the planet. It is part of the surf culture, and its name is written on the most relevant pages of competitive […]
Hiroto Ohhara has conquered the 2015 Vans US Open of Surfing, in two-foot surf at Huntington Beach, California. Japan is celebrating an historic win. Ohhara defeated Tanner Hendrickson to become the first ever Japanese surfer to claim the US Open of Surfing. The victory was sealed with an excellent 9.17 when there were only three […]
The Round 2 of the 2015 Vans US Open of Surfing has been completed, in two-to-three-foot surf at Huntington Beach, California. Filipe Toledo, the defending champion, used his dangerous air game to secure two excellent scores and earn the highest heat total of the contest so far, an 18.20. “I’m really confident and my board […]
Tatiana Weston-Webb conquered the Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro 2015, in Huntington Beach, California. The Hawaiian surfer defeated Courtney Conlogue in the final, and she is now the Qualification Series (QS) points leader. “I’m so stoked. It’s such a prestigious event because there’s so many great girls that have won here, and I’m really happy to […]
Isa Sebastião has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest non-stop river journey on a stand up paddleboard (SUP), in Portugal. The Portuguese athlete initially planned to paddle 130 kilometers (80.7 miles) in the Sado River, but she eventually ended up make 170 kilometers (105.6 miles) in 24 hours. “When I was two hours […]
Shooting the pier. It’s one of the ultimate surfing experiences. The exciting stunt can turn into tragedy, but we’re leaving clues on how to navigate through the pilings at 30 miles per hour. First of all, a disclaimer: This is dangerous stuff, boys and girls. It cannot be stressed enough how much practice and experience […]