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"She Surf" does justice to women’s surfing history

The world’s busiest lineups are no longer a 100 percent male-dominated arena. That’s a thing of the past. Women are taking over – not only in sports but in society as well. Although some might consider the previous statement a false cliché, the truth is that the ball of snow is slowly but steadily rolling […]

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A foil surfing experience in the Pororoca tidal bore

Everaldo “Pato” Teixeira is no stranger to challenging – and weird – waves. In the past few years, the Brazilian charger has been dedicating his time to big wave surfing in places like Teahupoo and Nazaré and pushing the boundaries of foiling in unusual scenarios. This time, “Pato” went on a strike mission to the […]

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Spanish surfers contest ban on surfboards in Orihuela

The authorities of Orihuela, a city and municipality located in the southeast of Spain, are under heavy criticism after banning surfboards from its coastline. With its 16 kilometers of fine white sand beaches and warm waters, Orihuela Costa – in English, Orihuela Coast – offers plenty of opportunities for water sports enthusiasts. From time to […]

Breakwater extension threatens popular surf spot in Portugal

More than 600 surfers and beachgoers formed a human chain against the extension of the break wall in Matosinhos, a popular surfing beach located in the north of Portugal. The protesters believe that the 300-meter extension will relocate sand from south to north, which could cause the beach to disappear. Moreover, the dominant northwest swells […]

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