The J-Bay Open 2016 has already sent four surfers home. The opening day of competition delivered solid three-to-five-foot waves pumping down the line. But the most intense moment was when Mick Fanning paddled out for the first heat in Jeffreys Bay after the shark attack suffered last year during the final against Julian Wilson. Fanning overcame his […]
Sharks are everywhere because their natural habitat is the oceans of the world. When we go surfing or swimming, we’re entering their territory. But how can surfers enjoy their waves in shark-infested waters? The shark repellent industry has grown a lot in the 21st century. Technology paved the way for the development of smart devices […]
Mick Fanning confirmed he will travel to South Africa to compete in the J-Bay Open 2016, at Jeffreys Bay. The Australian surfer was attacked by a shark last year while competing in the final against Julian Wilson. Fanning was surprised by 12-to-15-foot great white shark, fought back, and escaped the lineup uninjured. The event was […]
Bruce Gold has been living a hippie surfing life for more than 40 years. Discover the legend who collects shells, and once surfed with Miki Dora. The surf industry has never had a room for Bruce Gold. Not that he cares. Surfing’s status quo breathes young, tanned, and good-looking role models. And Bruce never fit […]
Cloudbreak delivered building six-to-eight foot (2 – 2.5 meter) waves, and John John Florence and Taj Burrow surfed the heat of the season. When someone loses a heat with a total score of 18.60 points, it’s easy to guess what happened. Taj Burrow, 38, rode the last wave of his 18-year career on the Championship […]
The capital of New South Wales will have a Wavegarden surf pool by 2018. There are roughly 200,000 surfers in Sydney. The new man-made wave park will be built at Sydney Olympic Park, and the entire structure will occupy an area of 3.2 hectares on an abandoned car park located near ANZ Stadium. Urbnsurf Sydney […]
The Cook Islands have joined the International Surfing Association (ISA) as its 99th member nation. The archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean is comprised of 15 islands. The new member of the ISA family receives favorable swells from nearly all directions, offering great waves all year round. The Surfing Cook Islands Association is the […]
The Gold Coast Surf Management Plan has been released. The 56-page document aims to improve the quality of the surfing experience along the 52 kilometers of surf breaks. Every year, the Gold Coast attracts 11.5 million day-visitors. Surfing is a key outdoor activity in Australia’s sixth largest city. However, resources, i.e. waves, are not endless, and […]
Daniel Büeler has shaped a surfboard for landlocked riders. Switzerland has no waves. The nearest coastline is located 200 kilometers to the south (Ligurian Sea), and 700 kilometers to the west (Atlantic Ocean). Switzerland is all about snowboarding and skiing. The Swiss Confederation has more than 1500 lakes covering six percent of the national territory. […]
Thirty-four male surfers and seventeen female surfers. The 2016 World Championship Tour roster has been defined. We know the schedule, and we know the surfers. Everyone is ready to kick off the new surfing season. There are fresh new faces in both the Men’s and Women’s Dream Tour. The 2016 World Surf League Men’s Championship […]