At the most southwestern tip of Africa lies a small village called Muizenberg, the mecca of surfing in South Africa. It is also home to an organization called Surfpop, which is creating ripples of positive change in the disadvantaged communities of the Southern Peninsula. Surfpop takes a unique approach to community upliftment by using surfing […]
This is the story of how Steve Brown reconnected with surfing, lost an arm, and returned to the surf zone for an emotional comeback. This is his diary. This is a dream come true. In 1973, during a college overseas study trip to Indonesia, Steve had a chance to spend some time at Kuta Beach, […]
Duke Kahanamoku is widely recognized as the father of modern surfing. He is the ultimate beach boy and, for many, the “Big Kahuna” is the most influential surfer of all time. Not only he boosted surfing in his Hawaiian Islands, but he was also one of the first to promote wave riding in Australia and California. […]
Surfing is an incredibly magnetic and exciting pastime. However, what most big wave videos don’t discuss are the potential dangers of the sport. Veterans know that water safety is at the root of the hobby. One must be comfortable in the water and be aware of their surroundings. Here’s how to tame the ocean’s power […]
A group of university researchers and high school students have teamed up to raise awareness for ocean literacy and scientific knowledge in ocean management. How do you explain the giant wave of Nazaré? How does the underwater canyon work to deliver the biggest waves in the planet? “The Nazaré Wave: A Trigger for Learning” aims […]
Stephanie Gilmore is the 2015 Waterman of the Year by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). Or, if you prefer, Waterwoman of the Year. The Australian surfer will be honored at the 26th Annual Waterman’s Weekend, scheduled to The Ritz-Carlton, in Dana Point, California, between August 14th-15th. “Steph has been one of surfing’s most dominant […]
Helen Hunt is a prolific surfer. “Ride” is her latest film adventure in the big screen. The storyline couldn’t be simpler. A mother travels cross-country to California to be with her son after he decides to drop out of school and become a surfer. In other words, when her son dropped out, she dropped in. […]
Professional skateboarder and surfer Kalani David, 17, posted the highest heat total of the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro so far, during the second day of competition, in Hawaii. David combined vertical turns, a free-flying aerial and critical positioning to win his Round 1 against Alex Smith, Santiago Muniz, and Lucas Silveira, with a score of […]
The Oakley High School Surf Team Challenge 2014 returns with two stops in San Diego and Orange County. The Surf Team Challenge picks 10 high school teams from each region against each other for the two regional titles, and a bevy of sponsor prizes and accolades. The first stop in San Diego will hit Seaside […]