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Mick Fanning surfs the Eisbach River wave in Munich

Three-time world champion Mick Fanning went surfing at the Eisbach River, in Munich, Germany. The Australian surfer, who is set to compete at the Quiksilver Pro France, decided to visit Germany, enjoy the legendary local river wave, and taste a few beers during the iconic Oktoberfest. The Eisbach River wave is a one-meter standing wave […]

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The flying boat that went surfing

“Flying Boat” is a film about… flying boats. And the crew behind the documentary decided to try something completely out-of-the-box. Could a surfer get towed by a fixed-winged seaplane? Does a Grumman HU-16A Albatross generate enough wake waves for surfing? The beauty says yes, so off we go. The amphibious creature can take off and land in […]

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"The Wave Conjurer" is an heartbreaking surf comic strip

Maxi González is an enthusiastic comic scriptwriter and a passionate surfer. “The Wave Conjurer” is his first adventure in the surf comics circle. Surf comics are rare. But they’re out there, somewhere in the underground and alternative world of visual arts. According to González’ plans, we will see more surf-inspired cartoons published under the Surf […]

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John John Florence is the 2016 World Surf League champion

John John Florence has won the 2016 World Surf League Championship Tour (CT). The Hawaiian won his maiden world surfing title. Florence qualified for the final of the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal, and saw Jordy Smith failing to win his semifinal heat. He is the surfers’ surfer. John John has been dreaming of becoming […]

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Karma is the first drone by GoPro

GoPro announced the launch of Karma, the company’s first compact and lightweight drone. It fits in a backpack and features an image-stabilization grip that can be handheld or mounted to vehicles, gear and more. The new Karma drone will be release on the 23rd October 2016, and marks a new era in the GoPro world. […]

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32 surfers drop into La Vaca Gigante Invitational 2015/2016

The organizers of La Vaca Gigante Invitational 2015/2016 have announced the list of 32 riders that will challenge on the liquid beasts of Santander, in the north of Spain. Andrew Cotton, Aritz Aranburu, Axi Muniain, Eric Rebiere, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Natxo González, Pablo Gutiérrez, and Tom Lowe are some of the invitees for this year’s […]

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Nazaré gets bigger and better

The second big wave surfing session of the season didn’t disappoint. It’s still autumn in Nazaré, but the furious mountains of salted water have already hit the canyon at full throttle. The world’s best risk takers in the sport of surfing know what to expect in the small Portuguese fishing town. Nazaré has roughly 15,000 inhabitants […]

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John John Florence enjoys a "View From A Blue Moon"

“View From A Blue Moon” is the first surf movie shot in 4K. And John John Florence is the star of the film. The flick’s storyline couldn’t be more promising. They say we’ll see “the sport of surfing as it’s never been captured before,” as imagined through the eyes of Blake Vincent Kueny. In the […]

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Rip Curl promises that "The Search" continues

The Australian brand confirmed that “The Search” never ends. Rip Curl will boost their motto with new chapters, stories and surf adventures. Between October and November 2015, the “ultimate surf company” will roll out a series of new “Search Stories” that will prepare viewers for what’s next. From December on, there will be a few […]

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Surfing doctors launch the app that can save lives

The European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) and Surfing Medicine International have teamed up to develop and launch the first and a mobile app designed to keep surfers healthy and safe. The Surf First Aid app provides surfers with information on first aid and safety topics, emergency guides, quizzes for testing knowledge, and direct access […]

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