Jamie Mitchell has won the inaugural Nazaré Challenge, at Praia do Norte, in Portugal. The Australian big wave surfer was the standout athlete of the whole event run in six hours at the iconic spot of Praia do Norte. There were big drops, massive wipeouts, two-wave hold-downs, monster peaks, awkward currents, and die-hard fans screaming […]
The 2016 Billabong Pipeline Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is ready to ignite the North Shore of Oahu, in Hawaii, from December 8th-20. It’s easy to understand why a long surfing season always ends in Pipeline. The last gem of the Triple Crown of Surfing truly is a gift of nature. Although pretty much […]
Between November and June, the average water temperature in Lake Ontario is below (50°F (10°C). Waves are rare around here, and the wind is often extremely cold. Can you imagine being a surfer in these conditions? Larry Cavero grew up and surfed his entire life in Peru, before moving to Brampton, near Toronto, and starting […]
The “Female Indiana Jones” became the first surfer to ride waves near flowing lava. Alison Teal has gone surfing around an erupting volcano on the island of Hawaii. The fearless 30-year-old world traveler and adventurer caught Kilauea Volcano’s first eruption in five years. But before embarking on the life-threatening challenge, Alison met with the Hawaiian leaders, […]
World Surf League’s “Strike Mission” at Cloudbreak will stay in the memory of many surfers for a long time. There were exciting and tense episodes, and an unstoppable express train of 20-foot barrels breaking on a sharp, sheltered reef. Aaron Gold will never forget the 23rd of May 2016. After wiping out in Cloudbreak bomb, […]
The big wave surfing boys have – once again – raised the bar. And Aaron Gold has just ridden the biggest wave ever paddled at Jaws/Peahi, in Maui. The iconic Hawaiian surf break has been on fire. And with El Niño kicking in, some of the world’s best big-wave warriors are scoring big time. January […]
“Are you crazy, dude?” This is a common retort for when avid wave riders tell someone that they want to try living in a surf van. We have five essential tips for surf camper idealists. While the idea may sound extremely outrageous to some, the free souls who wish to wander off into the nature […]
“The Wild,” a short surf film by Aaron Lieber has conquered the Grand Prize at the REDirect Surf 2015. The contest for 11 short surf films shot on RED cameras awarded the movie featuring Noah Beschen a RED Epic Dragon camera package worth over $50,000. “Once again, the submissions for this year’s REDirect competition exceeded […]
Sometimes, you just got to bail. Whether a wave isn’t working for you and you want to stay outside to line up for a new set, or there’s an obstacle on your line you need to maneuver to avoid, there comes a time when you need to know how to cut a ride short safely […]
The Superbank is a man-made surf break located in the Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia. It offers one of the longest wave rides in the world. On special days, the Superbank allows you to take off at Snapper Rocks and touch sand at Kirra, in a 1.97-kilometer (1.22 miles) surfing experience. Despite the crowded waters, the […]