A 16-year old surfer from Barbados died after breaking his neck during a heavy surf session generated by Hurricane Irma. The accident took place at Box by Box, a spot located in Barbados’ east coast. According to the early reports, Zander Venezia was caught by a closeout wave and hit a shallow reef. The young […]
Who needs pills when you’ve got surfing? A group of French doctors and health care providers is prescribing surfing to their patients. And the overall results are quite impressing. We knew surfing is good for your health. Late Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz had already taught how riding waves could increase our quality of life. As a doctor […]
The Brazilian pro surfer Ricardo dos Santos is battling for his life after being shot three times by two men, in Praia da Guarda do Embaú, near Palhoca, in Brazil. Dos Santos suffered three shots in the chest and lungs at 8:50am, while he was making home improvements with his grandfather and two workers. Apparently, […]
What are the best airline companies for surfboards and surfers? Are you traveling with your surfboard quiver? Surfboard travel bags are usually seen as excess baggage by airline ticket agents. Fees can easily change in a matter of hours. That means surfers never have an easy life when it comes to traveling by air. Surfer-friendly […]