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Tofino: the capital of surfing in Canada

Tofino is just 1,200 miles (1,930 kilometers) away from the Arctic Circle, but it is one of the coolest and most laid-back surf towns in North America. Canada has the world’s longest coastline with… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

Gabriel Medina is SurferToday’s "Athlete of the Year 2021"

Gabriel Medina has been named “Athlete of the Year 2021” by SurferToday. On the second pandemic year of the 21st century, SurferToday opted to pick and highlight a single sportsperson’s career… Visit SurferToday.com for the complete article.

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Steamer Lane: the heart and soul of Santa Cruz surfing

Steamer Lane is one of the most iconic surf spots in California and the epicenter of the Santa Cruz surf scene since the 1930s. Tucked into the northern part of the Monterey Bay, a crescent-shaped cove located northwest of the fertile Salinas Valley, is the town of Santa Cruz. It is known for its generally […]

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Surfing: a reflection on health and the ideal lifestyle

If I were asked to select one single aspect of surfing which stands out above all others, I would undoubtedly select the permanent increase which the neophyte surfer can expect in health and fitness. The people responsible for President Kennedy’s exercise campaign could well consider a resolution to get everybody in this country to take […]

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Surfing the Great Lakes: when, where and how

Surfing in the Great Lakes is an exhilarating experience. Here’s everything you need to know about this freshwater wave riding paradise. The Great Lakes – also known as The Laurentian Great Lakes or The Great Lakes of North America – are a series of large interconnected lakes located in a Canadian-American region. They occupy zones […]

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Sebastian Steudtner: the Kaiser of Nazaré

Sebastian Steudtner is a professional big wave surfer with German and Austrian nationality benefiting from more than 19 years of professional surfing. He is one of the most experienced Nazaré surfers and an absolute expert on the surf spot at Praia do Norte. Aged 16, Sebastian Steudtner followed his ambitious dream to become a professional surfer […]

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Todd Chesser: the life and legacy of a timeless surfer

Todd Chesser was born in Florida on February 16, 1968. At the age of three, he moved to Hawaii with his mother, Jeannie, after his father was killed in a car accident. Jeannie was a talented competitive surfer. She finished fourth in several national and world championships between 1973 and 1980.

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The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2020

Welcome to The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2020. The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging periods in the history of surfing. In a time when we need to protect ourselves from an invisible and smart virus that attacks the essence of life in society, it is also paramount […]

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Qiu Zhuo: the first Chinese surfer to advance in a major QS event

Qiu Zhuo became the first Chinese athlete to advance in a major World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) event. Zhuo secured a second-place finish in his Round 1 heat of the 2020 Corona Open China, held in Riyue Bay, Wanning. The Chinese needed a 4.27 to get past Jackson Butler. In the final minutes, […]

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Mackenzie Pridham: the surfer-footballer with "Nothing But Time"

Mackenzie Pridham is a Canadian traveling surfer like many others. But, unlike the majority of his fellow board riders, Mac is also a former professional soccer player. Beyond the pitch, his passion for chasing perfect waves led him to some of the gems Indonesia has to offer. Mac is a 29-year-old good-looking gentleman from Toronto. […]

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