Japan will open a wave pool powered by American Wave Machines (AWM) before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The project is a joint venture between the wave pool company and Surf Stadium Japan (SSJ). The new Japanese surf lagoon is currently being built in Shizunami, near Makinohara, in the Shizuoka Prefecture, and […]
Pedro Scooby suffered one of the worst wipeouts of all time at Praia do Norte, in Nazaré, Portugal. The Brazilian big wave surfer dropped into a massive left-hand wave, rode almost until the end, but ended up getting swallowed by the giant tower of whitewater. Immediately after, Scooby got pounded by several waves until losing […]
The World Surf League (WSL) and the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) announced the launch of a reality show at the Surf Ranch, in Lemoore, California. “Ultimate Surf” will feature America’s most promising surfers battling it out at the wave pool designed and developed by Kelly Slater. The new competition TV show will eventually select a […]
On October 25, 2019, The Wave: Bristol officially opened to the public. A group of 20 “First Riders” were selected from over 350 nominations to ride the first public waves at the British surf lagoon. They included Marshall Janson, an 11-year-old boy who lost all four limbs through meningitis, Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, and several […]
Wave pools can be tricky to master. Are you about to hit a wave pool for the first time in your surfing life? Are you anxious about not enjoying all the rides to the fullest? Worry not. Artificial waves are a product of technology, but they’re waves like those that peel down the line at […]
Nike bought Hurley on May 12, 2004, for an undisclosed amount. Now, anonymous sources cited by Reuters say that the world’s largest sportswear manufacturer is looking for opportunities to sell the company founded by Bob Hurley. The truth is that, in 15 years, the multinational corporation was never able to use its worldwide marketing muscle […]
Conner Coffin had a day to remember at The Box, in Western Australia, during the 2019 Margaret River Pro. The Californian surfer was surfing his Round 3 heat against Jesse Mendes when something unexpected took over the lineup. Coffin took off on a perfect right-hand wave, pulled in for the barrel and was suddenly dropped […]
Longboard surfing is a synonym for good vibes, a loose attitude, and relaxed wave riding. But whether you’re a progressive longboarder or a classic logger, there are a few guidelines you should follow while sharing the lineup with other wave riders. Longboards are not surfboards. They’re bigger, heavier and more dangerous. In other words, they’re […]
The Red Bull Cape Fear has been given the green light for 2019. The world’s best big wave surfers will gather at Tasmania’s Shipstern Bluff on May 13 to see who can come out on top of the sport’s iconic event. The unique invitation-only event will see 20 surfers such as Australian legend Mick Fanning […]
The BSR Surf Resort officially reopens to the public on March 22. Nearly six months after voluntarily closing its doors, the surf pool powered by American Wave Machines is back in business at Waco, Texas. Hailed as one of the best artificial wave pool concepts ever created, the BSR Surf Resort made its public debut […]