Peter “Chops” Lascelles, Australian surfer, lifeguard and shaper, has passed away at 60, after suffering an heart attack. Lascelles had a complete surfing life. In the 1960s, the Queensland wave rider impressed by taking down big names in surf contests. Later, in the 1970s, he moved to St. Agnes, in Cornwall, England, where he kept […]
Julian Wilson has pulled one of the biggest Alley-Oops in the history of competitive surfing, at Supertubos, Peniche, Portugal. The Australia surfer, who had already challenged himself into the full 720 rotation, was surfing against Damien Hobgood when the impossible air broke the Portuguese ceiling. Wilson may well felt the lack of oxygen, as he drove his […]
Whether you’re a free surfer or competitive wave ride, knowing how to position your surfboard in the line-up is critical. Learn how to get more and better waves. All surfers are looking for the perfect wave of the day. Being in the right spot, at the right moment, may not be possible due to, for […]
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has announced a media/distribution agreements with ESPN, YouTube and Facebook across the linear broadcast, digital and social media spectrums. The partnerships will kick off with the 2014 ASP World Tour, and include the 26 elite tour events across men’s, women’s and big wave arenas in Australia, Brazil, Fiji, Indonesia, […]
When we need a wax comb, fin keys, a waterproof key case or a poncho towel, we never seem to have it. Discover the small surf accessories we should have in our surfing box. When the old wax in our surfboards gets really dark, we don’t own a wax remover. When we break a surf […]
Kai Lenny has taken out the 2013 Stand Up World Series, at Turtle Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. Kai and Connor Baxter made it through to the Finals and, in order to take the title, Lenny needed a victory and expect Connor would place sixth or worse in the final heat of the day. Despite taking sets […]
Ricardo dos Santos has been suspended for three months and fined US$1,500 for the incident with Jamie O’Brien, during the Billabong Pro Tahiti 2013. The Brazilian surfer won’t be able to compete in the Mahalo Surf Eco Festival, a four-star surf contest held in his country. Dos Santos has opted to leave Jamie O’Brien’s recent […]
Frederico Morais, the Portuguese wildcard, has eliminated Kelly Slater in the Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2013, at the primary venue of Supertubos, Peniche. Morais, 21, current ASP World No. 96, caused the major upset of the event so far, taking out the 11-time ASP World Champion, in Round 2 of competition. […]
Belgium has joined the International Surfing Association (ISA), as its 77th member. Located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands, Belgium has over 65 kilometers (40 miles) of coastline and waves. The country offers a variety of large sandy beaches and a few protected jetties, favoring north groundswells and south-west […]
Seaford Boardriders Club have won the South Australian qualifying round of the Be The Influence Australian Boardriders Battle. Australia’s biggest ever professional Boardriding Club Series kicked off in Victor Harbor, with over $100,000 in prize money up for grabs. Led by experienced ASP World Tour surfer Dion Atkinson, Seaford dominated the excellent powerful clean two […]