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Maya Gabeira is ready to fight fear in Nazaré

Maya Gabeira says Nazaré “feels like home.” The Brazilian charger who nearly lost her life in the Portuguese surf break is back in the Canyon to negotiate a new beginning. Only a big wave surfer knows the feeling. And Gabeira is pretty much comfortable in a testosterone-fuelled outdoor activity. She loves surfing monster waves, and […]

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A comfortable POV head strap for intense surf action

Want to become a point-of-view (POV) surf movie master? The Sandmarc Floater Head Strap Edition is a must-have GoPro accessory. GoPro reshaped the way we immortalize the best rides of our lives. Surfing and surfers gained a lot with the surf camera revolution. And today, the GoPro accessory list is infinite. Sandmarc’s Head Strap is just […]

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Mavericks, Dungeons and Nazaré out of the 2015/2016 Big Wave Tour

The World Surf League (WSL) announced the schedule for the 2015/2016 Big Wave Tour (BWT). Mavericks, Dungeons and Nazaré are out of the equation. There will be five events in the American continent, a stage set for Hawaii and a stop in Europe. The 2015/2016 Big Wave Tour has no big surprises in the pocket […]

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Kelly Slater completes a 540 air reverse in Peniche

Kelly Slater has pulled a 540 air reverse at Supertubos, Peniche, in Portugal. The 11-time world champion keeps pushing the limits of the wave riding. In a free surfing session at Supertubos, the Floridian completed a 540-degree rotation in the sky before landing in the whitewater. At a first glance, it seems that Kelly Slater […]

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Surfpop gets disadvantaged children into surfing

Want to learn how to surf and get children from disadvantaged communities out the back? Surfpop is building a bridge between crime and drugs, and the love for surfing and the ocean. Daniel Botha, founder of Surfpop, aims to change the life of underprivileged children born amidst gangsterism, violence and ghettos. His drive involves hope, […]

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Documentary series explores the stories of Surf Life Saving Australia

A mini-documentary series will capture the unique stories of the Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) history. Surf Life Saving Australia was founded on the 18th October, 1907. In more than 100 years of history, the organization headquartered in Sydney has collected a long list of happy memories. Every year, more than 45,000 surf life savers […]

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