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Historic day for surfing: Iran is the 100th member of the ISA

Iran is the 100th member nation of the International Surfing Association (ISA). It’s a historic moment for surfing’s governing body. The organization led by Fernando Aguerre has hit the 100th club member. The Islamic Republic of Iran joins the world surfing community, as the sport prepares to make its Olympic debut. Iran has waves, especially […]

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Nauru, Sri Lanka and Cayman Islands join the International Surfing Association

Nauru, Sri Lanka and Cayman Islands have become the 87th, 88th and 89th members of the International Surfing Association (ISA). It’s almost there. The world governing body for the sport of surfing is close to reaching its goal of 100 member nations in 2015. “Surfing is also a 22 billion dollar business with a natural […]

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India’s prime surfing event returns to Covelong Point

The second annual Covelong Point Surf Festival will navigate the Indian shores near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, between September 12th-14th. The number of surfers in India, the most populous democracy in the world, is growing fast. The country’s first surfing village, the district of Covelong (Chennai) is attracting more and more surf tourists. That is why the […]

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First-ever Indian surf instructors get official certification

India held the first ever International Surfing Association (ISA) Level 1 Surf Instructor course, in Mahabalipuram. A total of 23 participants – 21 from India and two from Sri Lanka – had a chance to learn the theory and put their knowledge into practice, during the five-day program. The professional training and week long qualification […]

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