The World Surf League (WSL) has publicly declared its interest in buying the Titans of Mavericks or, alternatively, in getting the permit to run a competition at Half Moon Bay. The invitation-only contest had been put for auction with bids starting at $1 million, but after the initial reviews, four interested parties decided not to […]
The Gold Coast Surf Management Plan has been released. The 56-page document aims to improve the quality of the surfing experience along the 52 kilometers of surf breaks. Every year, the Gold Coast attracts 11.5 million day-visitors. Surfing is a key outdoor activity in Australia’s sixth largest city. However, resources, i.e. waves, are not endless, and […]
Papua New Guinea is putting a Surf Management Plan (SMP) into practice. The good new is that it works. The country located in the Pacific Ring of Fire has developed a unique rulebook to minimize the impact of surf tourism in the fragile ecosystem, in the local communities, and in the overall quality of the […]
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 […]