They believe they can surf and fly. Meet a group of crazy acrobats, artists, and athletes with a common goal: to risk their lives doing dangerous things. The Flying Frenchies were founded by Julien Millot and Tancrède Melet, in 2008. Since then, they’ve designed and developed a series of creative outdoor stunts involving base jumping, […]
Jesse Mendes and Malia Manuel conquered the prestigious 2017 Australian Open of Surfing titles, at Manly, in New South Wales, Australia. The Brazilian surfer is on a roll. Mendes, who had finished runner-up at the Newcastle Surfest, defeated the experienced Championship Tour (CT) campaigner Julian Wilson in the final held in two-to-three-foot surf. Wilson started […]
Time passes quickly and, in 2017, the iconic Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) celebrates its 50th anniversary. Surfing on the East Coast of the United States has always had a special. Not only because there are great American surfers on the Atlantic shores, but also because the region created the best competitive surfer of all time. […]
Grant “Twiggy” Baker and Paige Alms have taken out the 2016/2017 Big Wave Tour (BWT) titles. The big wave surfing competition organized by the World Surf League (WSL) ran three events – Puerto Escondido Challenge, Peahi Challenge, and the Nazaré Challenge. Grant Baker kicked off the season with a victory in Mexico, kept his composure, […]
Women are buying more surf-related products, and the online surfing market continues to grow. The new Consumer Insights Study released by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) reveals that the majority of people interested in the surfing lifestyle and its products continues to move to online purchasing. According to the research, there are 66.5 million American adult […]
Hawaii: land of volcanos, luaus, surfing beaches, blue waters, leis, music, and endless green fields. That you already know. So, what more secrets hides the Aloha State? There many reasons to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Whether you’re visiting the remote Pacific archipelago for the sandy beaches, the surfing waves, or exploring the ancient traditions and […]
Yago Dora claimed the 2017 Maitland and Port Stephens Toyota Pro, at Merewether Beach, in New South Wales, Australia. The all-Brazilian final lined Dora up against his fellow countryman Jesse Mendes, but took his time before launching the critical air assault. First with an 8.83, and then with a Perfect 10-point ride. “I don’t think […]
Get the most out of your unused chunks of wax. Learn how to re-use the classic surf wax ball that often ends up in trash cans. Recycling wax is always a smart move. You’ll save a lot of money – a new bar of surf wax costs between $3 and $5; and you’ll protect the […]
There are more surf magazines in the planet than you would probably expect. Discover the complete list of surf-inspired publications with newsstand distribution. According to Al Hunt from allsurfmagazines.com, a website dedicated to identifying and tracking surf magazines, at least 40 countries launched periodicals with surfers and surf-related topics on the front cover. Today, the […]
Staying active is the best way to surf more and better. A weekly running and jogging routine will directly impact on your surfing. All you need is 30 minutes, twice a week. Running is not only good because it helps burning calories. It is good for your mental health, too. It will make you happier, […]