The world of surfing is ready for one of the most anticipated movies of the decade. “Andy: The Untold Story of Andy Irons” promises to reveal the whole story behind the Hawaiian idol. Andy Irons was more than just a prolific surfer. Philip Andrew Irons was and is an icon, a one-of-a-kind character, a unique […]
When we talk about health, we tend to focus on the anatomical structures, on the functioning of the human body. However, we rarely consider our brain – and what lies inside – as an organ that might (or might not) be fresh and vigorous. Mind surfing is a non-religious experience. It has nothing to do […]
Tyler Wright is the grand winner of the 2016 World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour (CT). The Australian surfer from Culburra Beach secured her first world surfing title at the age of 22. After guaranteeing a spot on on the Roxy Pro France final, Wright saw her rival Courtney Conlogue failing to overcome Carissa Moore […]
The 2016/2017 Big Wave Tour has officially opened the Northern Hemisphere season. The second half of the competition runs from October 15, 2016, to February 28, 2017, and there are three extreme surf spots ready to welcome the fearless riders – Nazaré (Portugal), Peahi (Maui), and Todos Santos (Mexico). Contests get green light when wave faces […]
The California Surf Museum will honor Nat Young and Joyce Hoffman on the 29th October 2016. It’s a monumental year – the 30th anniversary of the California Surf Museum, and the 50th anniversary of the 1966 ISF World Surfing Championships, a six-day event held in San Diego, California, and won by the legendary duo. Young […]
Surfer Ken MacDonald and bodyboarder Renan Faccini are featured in two of the eleven winning photos of the Red Bull Illume 2016. The action sports photography contest awarded Luke Shadbolt with the best “Energy” shot of the year. The Australian photographer captured Renan Faccini celebrating the power of the ocean in Jaotinga Beach, near Rio […]
They still don’t look cool, but as with anything, it might only be a matter of time. Surfing is not one of the most dangerous sports in the world. We know that. At least, until something painful happens. For many, wearing a helmet in surfing can be a ludicrous and unnecessary idea, but when accidents […]
Between November and June, the average water temperature in Lake Ontario is below (50°F (10°C). Waves are rare around here, and the wind is often extremely cold. Can you imagine being a surfer in these conditions? Larry Cavero grew up and surfed his entire life in Peru, before moving to Brampton, near Toronto, and starting […]
NLand, North America’s first artificial surf pool, opens October 7th, 2016, in Austin, USA. The dream has become a reality for Doug Coors, the man who envisioned surfing in the heart of Texas, and 200 miles away from the Gulf of Mexico. The world’s second man-made surf lagoon is also the second installment by Wavegarden, […]
Jesse Mendes has taken out the Billabong Pro Cascais 2016, in Guincho, Portugal. The Brazilian surfer defeated Jeremy Flores in a final held in two-to-three-foot surf. Despite the high winds, both surfers managed to find multiple opportunities in the line-up. However, it was only in the last third of the heat that they build their […]