The Titans of Mavericks has been called on. The world’s fearless big wave surfers will hit Half Moon Bay on February 12th. It’s never big enough for the “The Eddie” but, in Northern California, there are 24 chargers ready to tackle giant waves breaking in sharky cold waters. This time, Mavericks will be powered by […]
If you can’t find surf, build it. Three Swedish surfers have created a custom made river wave. You only need a brain and a few wood planks to build your private surf break. Surfing is everywhere. It is where you find it; in the heart of nowhere, thousands of kilometers away from natural ocean waves. […]
The Gold Coast Surf Management Plan has been released. The 56-page document aims to improve the quality of the surfing experience along the 52 kilometers of surf breaks. Every year, the Gold Coast attracts 11.5 million day-visitors. Surfing is a key outdoor activity in Australia’s sixth largest city. However, resources, i.e. waves, are not endless, and […]
Mavericks delivered one of the finest days of big wave surfing of the decade. The swell was powered by El Niño. Waves in the 30-to-40-foot range hit the famous surf break located off the coast of Half Moon Bay, in Northern California, and the opportunity was not unnoticed by dozens of well-known chargers. Kai Lenny, […]
A survivor. A lucky man. Tom Dosland is the man of the moment. After nearly escaping death by guillotine, the big wave surfer from Maui says he’s ready… to get back to Jaws. The American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Tom Dosland survived a 40-foot wipeout […]
Round 1 has been completed at the Volcom Pipe Pro 2016. All tube riding specialists enjoyed eight-to-ten-foot barrels at Pipeline, on the North Shore of Oahu. It’s the first event of the Qualifying Series (QS) season offering 3,000 points, and an excellent opportunity to start building the Dream Tour foundations. But Pipeline is not a […]
SurfEars has launched the 2.0 version of the popular earplug kit for cold water surfers. Companies who listen to their clients will always deliver better products. For many surfers in their 30s, Surfer’s Ear, also known as exostosis, is a serious problem that might quickly result in a complicated surgery. SurfEars 2.0 is an improved […]
There’s nothing like an inflatable stand-up paddleboard (SUP). You can take it anywhere, inside the backpack. But, what should you do when an air leak appears? We’ve got the solution. An inflatable SUP is always a delicate equipment. Rocks, corals, nails, sharp objects, and daily handling can easily cause holes and tears in the tissue. […]
A Dutch company is shaping surfboards out of cardboards. Westkust allows you to order a cardboard kit and assemble all pieces, or to download the files you need to do it yourself. The world of surfboards is evolving rapidly. Today, you can surf with almost anything. From balsa to cork, the range of materials that can […]
The North Narrabeen Boardriders claimed the Australian Boardriders Battle Series III, in the final held in punchy four-foot surf at Cronulla, Sydney. The country’s largest grassroots boardriders competition involved more than 60 of Australia’s surf clubs in eight regional qualifying rounds. Only 20 made it to the grand final. You could feel the tension in […]