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Lisa Andersen steps into the SurfAid Cup Malibu

She won four ASP Women’s World Tour titles in a row from 1994 to 1997. Lisa Andersen is the star of the third annual SurfAid Cup Malibu, to be surfed on the 6th September, 2014. At 45, the New York surfer girl is back in the competitive line-up. Lisa Andersen started surfing at 13, when […]

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Is Red Bull taking over surfing?

Yes, the world’s most famous energy drink is taking over surfing. As you might have noticed, the surf industry is suffering deep changes. Will the “Big Four” keep up as we know them? No, Red Bull is increasing the pressure on the conservative surf industry market. Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong and O’Neill. For more than […]

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North Korea plans surfing tours in the coastline

North Korea is opening its frontiers to surfing, with three new tours organized by the government. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has announced three surf resorts in the country’s east coast: Songdowon, Lake Sijung and Majon. The government led by Kim Jong-un is trying to boost the revenues from tourism, and surfing is […]

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The 2014 Billabong Pro Tahiti is ready to roll

The 2014 Billabong Pro Tahiti will run between August 15th-26th, at the world-famous reef pass of Teahupoo. A solid swell is expected to hit the magic island in the second week of competition. Glenn Hall, Mitch Coleborn, Tuamata Puhetini, and Nathan Hedge will join the Dream Tour surfers as Teahupoo prepares a cold meal to […]

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Tom Carroll is the 2014 Waterman of the Year

Tom Carroll, Ted Danson, Rusty Preisendorfer, and Hobie Alter have been honored at the Waterman’s Weekend, at Laguna Niguel. The 25th edition of the Waterman’s Ball, an event held by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA), aimed to push the fundraising total to the $7 million mark. All funds raised go directly to supporting specific […]

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Garut Widiarta wins the Rip Curl Cup 2014 in firing barrels

The best ever edition of the Rip Curl Cup Invitational saw Garut Widiarta stealing the show in firing wave conditions, at Padang Padang, Indonesia. He is considered Bali’s favourite son. Garut Widiarta is living the dream. The final of the 11th Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang got underway in solid six-to-eight foot bombs driving against […]

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