Tag Archives: surfing
Image markmathews6.jpg

Big wave surfers will challenge fear at "Ours"

The world’s best big wave surfers will ride the Red Bull Cape Fear, in Botany Bay, Sydney, Australia. The surf spot of “Ours” holds many secrets and hidden stories. Legendary big wave surfer Mark Mathews knows “Ours” better than anyone else and will be organizing the Australian event. The Red Bull Cape Fear promises paddle and […]

Image snapperrocks3.jpg

Surf anarchy threatens Snapper Rocks

Pro surfers have complained about the crowded line-ups of the Gold Coast, in Australia. What can be done to reduce accidents and improve the quality of everyone’s rides? The pros are out of the line-up. Competition’s over and the fleet of surfboards returns to Snapper Rocks. Waiting for your turn can be tiring in the […]

Image nelscottreef8.jpg

Massive swell coming for Nelscott Reef

The Dive N’ Surf Oregon Pro 2014 will be run on the 12th March, at Nelscott Reef. A massive swell is on the way and surfer girls have been invited for the party. The world’s best big wave surfers are ready for the penultimate event of the 2013/2014 Big Wave World Tour. The Tacklebuster Reef, […]

Image surfshopchallenge.jpg

Surf Shop Challenge 2014 will kick off at Seaside Reef

The Oakley Surf Shop Challenge 2014 will kick off on the 28th March, at Seaside Reef, in Cardiff, California. The surf series will cross the USA collecting regional qualifier winners from Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, Hawaii and Orange County, before concluding on July, at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. The Oakley Surf Shop Challenge […]

Image jameshollmercross.jpg

James Hollmer-Cross suffers hideous wipeout at Pedra Branca

James Hollmer-Cross has suffered multiple injuries after a terrible wipeout at Pedra Branca, Australia. Pedra Branca is one of the most dangerous big wave surf spots in the world. It is located 26 kilometers (16 miles) south of Tasmania. The small island pumps a super heavy, fast and steep wave that can easily mutilate the […]

Image grahamford.jpg

Documentary series explores the stories of Surf Life Saving Australia

A mini-documentary series will capture the unique stories of the Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) history. Surf Life Saving Australia was founded on the 18th October, 1907. In more than 100 years of history, the organization headquartered in Sydney has collected a long list of happy memories. Every year, more than 45,000 surf life savers […]

Image huvrboard.jpg

Surfing the streets of LA with the hoverboard

HUVr claims to have created the ultimate hoverboard, an high-tech skateboard without wheels that has invaded the streets of Los Angeles. Fantasy or reality? The future has arrived, they say. The first thing that comes to mind when you see a flying skateboard is “will they do that on surfboards?” The hoverboard concept introduced by the […]

Image gambiabeach.jpg

Gambia and Nigeria join the international surfing scene

Gambia and Nigeria have officially joined the International Surfing Association (ISA). The Gambia is a country located in West Africa. With approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) of coastline, it is bordered by Senegal. “The Gambia is incredibly excited to become a member of the ISA. We know that our citizens will enjoy surfing and SUP, […]

Image grantbaker11.jpg

Blood and drama in the waves of Jaws

Jaws delivered the last XXL swell of the 2013/2014 winter season. Broken boards, heavy wipeouts and capsized boats added drama to the all-star big wave surfing session. Monday, 3rd March, 2014. With a giant groundswell traveling from the northwest, the usual crew gathered for the regular challenge. If Shane Dorian’s there, the so-called “chargers” must […]

Image sandbarwave.jpg

The formation of good sandbars for surfing

Sandbars play a critical role in the formation of quality waves for surfing. How do they form and how do they move in the ocean floor? We have all surfed shifty beach breaks. We’ve seen perfect beach breaks pumping beautiful A-frames and suddenly, in a matter of days or even hours, conditions change and the […]

Scroll Up