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BSR Surf Resort promises all types of waves in Texas

The BSR Surf Resort will open on the second week of May 2018, in Texas. The giant wave pool opens a new chapter in the business. Less than two years ago, American Wave Machines (AWM) announced the construction of a two-acre surf lake at BSR Cable Park, an inland waters sports center located in Waco. […]

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Joey Buran will coach the US Olympic surf team in Tokyo 2020

Joey Buran will lead the United States surfing team into the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Japan. USA Surfing, the national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States of America, announced that Buran will be the head coach of the US Olympic surfing team. Joey Buran won the 1984 Pipeline […]

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Things you didn’t know about Laird Hamilton

For many, he is the most complete surfer of all time. Laird Hamilton is a reasonably circumspect person who avoids self-promotion, but he does know how to keep his name in the spotlight. You can’t talk about Laird Hamilton without mentioning his family, the constant workouts, the diet, the achievements, and his innovative contributions to […]

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Kanoa Igarashi conquers the Pro Santa Cruz 2018

Kanoa Igarashi has taken out the Pro Santa Cruz 2018 in historic fashion, claiming victory in the final against Aritz Aranburu, in three-to-five foot surf at Praia da Física, in Santa Cruz. Stop number six on the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) European Qualifying Series (QS), the Pro Santa Cruz 2018 has been treated to mixed […]

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Surfboard rentals: How to choose the right one

Waves are constantly breaking all over the world, and if you’re on a surf trip or family vacations it’s always good to know you can rent a surfboard anywhere there’s a gem to be ridden. Surf travel is always an exciting experience, but it can also be a traumatizing one. While traveling with our favorite […]

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Surf pioneer George Downing dies at 87

Hawaiian surf legend, waterman, and environmentalist George Downing passed away peacefully in Oahu. He was one of the last Waikiki Beach Boys mentored by Duke Kahanamoku. It’s hard to forget his infectious smile. George Downing is widely seen as one of the original big wave surfers. Downing mastered the art of riding giants in the […]

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Things you didn’t know about Alana Blanchard

Once labeled the “Anna Kournikova of Surfing,” she grew up to become much more than just a blonde beauty. Today, Alana Blanchard is one of the most popular female athletes in social media. The Hawaiian professional surfer, model, and actress was born on March 5, 1990, at her house in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. Don’t judge her […]

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How surgeons remove pterygium from a surfer’s eye

Pterygium, also known as Surfer’s Eye, is a benign growth of tissue over the cornea, the clear part of the eye. It usually appears in the nasal corner due to irritation from ultraviolet energy. As the pterygium starts to overlap the surface of the eye, it causes redness, blurred vision, and a cosmetic blemish. Pterygium […]

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Billy Kemper and Paige Alms win the 2017/2018 Big Wave Tour

Billy Kemper and Paige Alms have conquered the 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) titles. The 2017/2018 BWT season witnessed incredible performances from the world’s best surfers across three unique competitions – the Puerto Escondido Challenge in Mexico, the Peahi Challenge in Hawaii, and the Nazaré Challenge in Portugal. Maui’s Billy Kemper […]

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Things you didn’t know about Nazaré

Today, Nazaré is one of the most popular big wave surf breaks on the planet. Every year, the quiet fishing village attracts hundreds of multinational athletes and thousands of tourists from all over the world, who seek to ride and witness the power of Nature. Whenever a wave breaks near the iconic Nazaré cliff, you […]

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