The European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) and Surfing Medicine International have teamed up to develop and launch the first and a mobile app designed to keep surfers healthy and safe. The Surf First Aid app provides surfers with information on first aid and safety topics, emergency guides, quizzes for testing knowledge, and direct access […]
Wrightsville Beach unveiled a historical marker installed at the North Carolina Highway to honor the island’s surfing heritage. North Carolina’s most accessible beach from Interstate 40 has been recognized as a pioneer in East Coast surfing. In 1909, Burke Haywood Bridgers introduced the sport of surfing to the coastal town. A resident of Wrightsville Beach, […]
Rafael Teixeira has claimed the 2015 O’Neill Coldwater Classic, held at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, California. The Brazilian surfer defeated three US riders in the decisive final – Derek Peters, Randy Bonds, and Chris Waring. Teixeira, 22, has no major sponsor, but he takes home $8,000 and 1,500 rankings points. “I’m really stoked. This is […]
Team USA has taken five medals at the 2015 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, held in Oceanside, California. The Americans celebrated a maiden title with surfers in three out of four division podiums. Wave riders from 36 countries battled for gold, silver, bronze, and copper medals. The last day of competition got underway in two-to-four-foot […]
A joint-venture between the Wave Park Group and the MJA Studio wants to transform the Domain Stadium into an artificial surf pool, in Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia. The Subiaco Oval, the highest capacity stadium in Western Australia and home to the West Coast Eagles, will be demolished in the upcoming years. However, the whole area […]
“Are you crazy, dude?” This is a common retort for when avid wave riders tell someone that they want to try living in a surf van. We have five essential tips for surf camper idealists. While the idea may sound extremely outrageous to some, the free souls who wish to wander off into the nature […]
London has one of the most active surfing communities in the world. It might sound odd, but there are tens of thousands of Londoners who take surfing very seriously. Let’s unveil the most popular surf breaks located approximately less than two hours away from English capital. They (still) don’t have a river surfing wave, but […]
The remaining eight surfers are ready to battle for the 2015 Quiksilver Pro France title, as competition lands in the quarterfinals. Gabriel Medina managed to steal the first Perfect 10 ride of the event with an incredible aerial rotation. In his Round 4 heat, the Brazilian posted a total two-wave score of 19.83 points. Medina […]
The Atlantic Hurricane season kicks off June 1st and ends November 30th. In the East Pacific Ocean, the hurricane season starts earlier – on May 15th – and also ends November 30th. So, why and when should you not paddle out for a few waves? Be out of shape. Hurricanes are small storms, and the […]
The 2015 Quiksilver Pro France has reached Round 4, as thousands of fans flock to Les Guardians and Culs Nus to watch the world’s best surfers in action. Gabriel Medina seems to be ready to defend his 2014 world surfing title. The Brazilian prodigy surfed a near-perfect heat against the Dream Tour veteran CJ Hobgood. “CJ […]