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Lucas Chianca claims the 2018 Nazaré Challenge

Lucas Chianca has taken out the 2018 Nazaré Challenge, at the infamous Praia do Norte, in Portugal. Despite the tricky and dangerous ocean and wind conditions, thousands of surfing fans invaded the local lighthouse, and the surrounding cliffs to witness the world’s best tackling the big waves. With 25-to-35-foot waves on offer, the organization announced […]

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Quiksilver CEO Pierre Agnès is lost at sea

The 11-meter long boat belonging to French executive Pierre Agnès, CEO of Boardriders, was found stranded north of La Gravière beach, in Soorts-Hossegor, southwest of France. According to local witnesses, Agnès went fishing Tuesday, January 30, on his motorboat Mascaret III. He left the port of Capbreton at 7:30 am, but never made back to the […]

The book that documents Hokule’a’s voyage of hope

Patagonia launched a must-have book on the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, smartly blending words and personal experiences with glamorous photos and illustrations. The story of the original Hokule’a is simultaneously epic and tragic, beautiful and bittersweet. In a way, it is a mirror of life, with its unexpected ups and downs, celebrations and disappointments. Hokulea […]

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Samoa joins the International Surfing Association

The Independent State of Samoa is an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean with over 250 miles (400 kilometers) of coastline to explore. With a total population of around 190,000 people, Samoa is surrounded by swells and offers splendid conditions for the development of surfing. The Samoa Surfriders Association (SSA) was formed in 2012 and […]

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Thousands paddle out in memory of Jack O’Neill

Thousands of anonymous surfers have paddled out in honor of surf legend and wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill, in Santa Cruz, California. He was a visionary and one of the dearest symbols of surfing. Jack O’Neill, the father of the modern wetsuit, died at 94, but his legacy will inspire future generations. On July 9, 2017, […]

Tight battles in the 2017 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Competition heats up at Snapper Rocks, as the world’s best surfers battle for a spot in Round 4 of the 2017 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, in Australia. With the famous right-hander peeling down the line in the three-to-five foot range, John John Florence unleashed his technical experience to defeat Mikey Wright in Round 3. “Mikey […]

The surfer’s anxiety when the Bay calls the day

If you were a big wave surfer and received an invitation to compete in “The Eddie,” how would you feel “Three Hours Before The Buzzer”? The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau is one of the most prestigious big wave surfing events in the world. What happens in Waimea Bay, crosses the planet. The multiple […]

Surfboards: polyurethane, algae or recycled styrofoam?

Cliff Kapono, a surfer-scientist from Hawaii, invited surfboard shaper Matty Raynor to produce three identical surfboards using three different core and skin materials. Was there much difference between them? It is estimated that over 400,000 surfboards are made each year worldwide. However, most of these boards are made with highly toxic materials that ultimately end […]

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Things you didn’t know about NLand Surf Park

The technology behind North America’s first artificial surf pool is fine-tuned to deliver three different waves at three distinct breaks named Reef, Inside and Bay. As a result, NLand will pump waves ranging between 1.5 and 6.3 feet (0.5 and 1.9 meters). Josema Odriozola, the founder of Wavegarden, says that they are able to produce […]

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Filipe Toledo wins the 2016 Vans US Open of Surfing

Filipe Toledo defeated Ethan Ewing to claim the 2016 Vans US Open of Surfing, in Huntington Beach, California. The Brazilian aerialist raised the prestigious US title for the second time in his career, after putting out a focused performance in the three-to-five-foot surf. “That’s a really special moment for me now after I’ve had a […]

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