The last 24 surfers of the Cascais Billabong Pro 2014 have been decided, in stormy conditions, at Guincho. It has been one of the toughest Prime events of the season. The world’s best wave riders battled challenging maritime conditions in the Portuguese windsurfing capital. Four Dream Tour surfers went down during Round 2. That was […]
Several top seeds have fallen in Round 1 of the Cascais Billabong Pro 2014, held in four-to-six foot surf at Guincho. The Prime surf contest plays a critical role in the hunt for the 2015 World Surf League and will decide the 2014 European surfing champion. Many Dream Tour surfers tasted the power of the […]
The popular Sandy Beach may be renamed in honor of US President Barack Obama, but the idea doesn’t touch the heart of the majority of Hawaiians. President Barack Obama Sandy Beach Park. This could be the new name of Honolulu’s Sandy Beach, famous for its iconic bodysurfing competitions, and shore break photo stunts. Bodyboarders love […]
Two beginner surfers have lost their lives in Zarautz Beach, Basque Country, Spain. Brothers Javier and Andrés Guibert, 44 and 46, were learning to surf in severe maritime conditions, in a dangerous rip current area with large waves. Surf instructors from local surf schools were able to rescue both men, but when they reached the […]
The Yallingup Boardriders have won The Surf Boardroom Surf League 2014, at Scarborough Beach, in Australia. The competition founded in 1986 is the longest running and most prestigious tag team surfing event in Western Australia. The format allows clubs to nominate their six strongest surfers (four in Open age, one Over 28, and one Under […]
Stephanie Gilmore defeated Sally Fitzgibbons to claim the Cascais Women’s Pro 2014, in Portugal. The ASP Women’s World Championship Tour is down to the wire. With one lap to go, only Gilmore, Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright remain in contention for the 2014 surfing crown. The Target Maui Pro will decide who will taste the champagne. […]
John John Florence has claimed the Quiksilver Pro France 2014, at Les Guardians. The world title race is frozen. After watching Gabriel Medina falling at the hands of Josh Kerr, Kelly Slater was not able to capitalize on the Brazilian’s “early” loss. Jadson Andre and John John Florence entered fast-moving waters for the final, in […]