The Wave, a project to build an inland surfing destination on the edge of the Bristol, announced that it has signed a contract with its Spanish technology partner, Wavegarden. The company revealed that it has now started work on site, and also secured the financial backing of Jar Capital Ltd to fully fund the development. […]
Is it safe to surf after it rains? How does surfing after a heavy rainfall affect your health? Make no mistake: the risk is much greater than the reward. It’s hard to be out of the water when the waves are picture-perfect, and the lineup is empty. But if rain has just fallen, you might […]
England’s first ever Adaptive Surfing Open took place in the stormy seas of Watergate Bay in Cornwall. Eighteen adaptive surfers from the UK, USA, Italy, and France competed across five divisions to take the inaugural titles. The event, which was the first of its kind here in England, follows a global push to celebrate and […]
Ethan and Julen Egiguren spent one year traveling the world in search of perfect waves. As a result, we got “Everything We Love,” an 18-minute movie about the pure love for surfing. To things even more real and intense, filmmaker Guillem Cruells shot it in 4k, 16mm and Super 8, so that you enjoy the […]
Wetsuits are made of foamed neoprene, and they provide thermal protection against hypothermia. Let’s take a look at how these second skins are made. The wetsuit was invented in 1952 by Hugh Bradner, a physicist from the University of California, Berkeley. He wanted to help US Navy divers feel more comfortable underwater. He realized that […]
Surfboards are the perfect canvas for your artistic creations. Get great ideas, cool designs, and find innovative new uses for old surf craft. Become a surf artist without even taking art lessons. Let your imagination free, and don’t think too much. Enjoy a surf art afternoon session with friends and family. If you own an […]
Scotland wants a Wavegarden. The artificial wave technology might be heading to Ratho, near Edinburgh. The capital city of Scotland is sometimes blessed by North Sea swells but, this time, the waves are coming from an inland source. A disused quarry located near Ratho could be the perfect spot for the surf pool powered by […]
Australian surf photographer and filmmaker Tim Bonython is the man behind “The Big Wave Project,” an exhilarating surf movie experience. The film documents the evolution of big wave surfing in the past decades, and it became an obsession for its actors and actresses. To make “The Big Wave Project” a reality, Bonython traveled the world, […]
Chevrolet and Hurley have teamed up to develop an SUV for surfers. The new Colorado Z71 Hurley Concept features a custom surfboard roof rack, water-resistant seat covers made with a material similar to the neoprene, and several storage compartments for surf gear. If you’re an avid surf explorer you might love the 17-inch wheels equipped […]
Tiago Pires is the most successful Portuguese surfer of all time. The story of his life and career are now revealed in “Saca: The Story of Tiago Pires.” He left his mark in Pipeline, he won impossible heats, and he spent 20 years raising his country’s flag on the Qualifying Series (QS), and on the Championship […]