Surfing Pipeline is the dream of many surfers. But the ultimate wave is not for the faint-hearted. You’ll need to learn its secrets before giving it a go. Let’s break them down. Many surfers wonder how it feels to paddle out at Pipeline. How does the wave look like in when you’re out there? Is […]
Sharks attacks events are extremely rare, but when they occur, they always make the news and generate a serious social alarm. Despite the flashy headlines, the truth is that humans are not part of the shark’s diet and, in most cases, it privileges the less dangerous hit-and-run attacks. And, in many cases, the injuries and […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the World Surf League (WSL) have reached an agreement on the qualification principles for surfing’s debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. According to both organizations, 18 of the 40 places at the Games will be reserved for WSL’s Championship Tour (CT) surfers (10 men and 8 women), with the […]
Stand-up paddleboarding is an outdoor water sports activity in which a rider stands up on a large board and uses a paddle to move through the water. Stand-up paddleboarding, also known for the acronym SUP, is one of the fastest growing boardsports in the world. SUP is a subclass of paddleboarding, a broader concept that […]
Five hundred eleven surfers have broken the Guinness World Record for the largest paddle out ever recorded, at Huntington Beach, California. Despite the fog, the strong currents, and the choppy waters, 511 surfers were able to form an unbroken “Surfing Circle of Honor” to raise awareness of the International Surfing Museum. The event attracted people […]
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and, after the inclusion of surfing, is one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport. Coincidently (or maybe not) the International Canoe Federation (ICF) has recently challenged the idea that the International Surfing Association (ISA) is the world governing body for […]
If you’re a surfer, a parent, or a regular beachgoer, you’ve probably witnessed a few unpleasant situations involving surf instructors and their pupils. Some say teaching is an art; for others, it is a science. But you can’t teach someone to surf if you’re not a credible leader. And when it comes to learning to […]
Hawaiian surfer hero Bethany Hamilton has been named the Waterman of the Year 2017. The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) decided to honor pro surfer Bethany Hamilton with the prestigious award for her inspirational work in the surfing community. Despite losing her left arm in a shark attack in 2003, the young and talented athlete […]
Surfing is an inclusive sport, and the number of clubs, schools, foundations, and associations that help disable surfers fulfill their dreams is growing rapidly. Everybody can catch and ride waves, and enjoy the pleasures provided by ocean swells. That is the essence and the spirit of surfing. Surfing’s healing properties have already been widely confirmed […]
The ISA World Surfing Games are set to return to the French town of Biarritz for the first time since the historic edition in 1980. Tom Curren won the World Junior Surfing Championship 37 years ago and went on to conquer three world titles in 1985, 1986, and 1990. The American is the only surfer […]