John John Florence has conquered the Oi Rio Pro 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. Two flawless waves and a near-perfect performance. The young Hawaiian defeated Jack Freestone in a high-scoring final held in shifty four-to-six foot wave peaks, at Postinho. Florence didn’t wait too long and didn’t go for the air. He attacked the face […]
Three Brazilian surfers have confirmed their presence on the quarterfinals of the Oi Rio Pro 2016. Gabriel Medina is quietly advancing through in the competition and has already secured his best result of the season. The 2014 world surfing champion won his Round 3 and 4 heats, but he wants more. “That was a good […]
If you are a fan of Mason Ho’s chilled-out temperament, or if you think he’s the best interviewee in modern surfing, then you’ve got a “License To Chill.” Mason Ho exhales positive energy. The creative Hawaiian surfer has always had a pronounced double-sided career. When he’s competing at the highest level, he lets his cool […]
Albert “Rabbit” Kekai passed away at 95, in Oahu, Hawaii. He was considered the “living link to surfing’s entire modern history.” Albert Kekai was born in Honolulu, in 1920. He began riding waves at the age of five, when surfboards were rare, even in Hawaii. A few years later, he would improve his surfing skills […]
When it comes to surfboard traction, wax and pads have been the weapon of choice for decades. But there’s a new system ready to revolutionize the deck of your board. Wax is not the most eco-friendly product on earth, and traction pads can be heavy and too permanent. Is there a hybrid solution that blends […]
Meditating and surfing. For many surfers, it’s the ultimate experience. Learn how to add meditation to your surfing routine. A meditation session is a rendezvous between you and yourself. It’s all about training and soothing the mind, and entering a mode of freedom and self-awareness which induces relaxation, joy, patience, emotional balance, and love. Meditation […]
The Brazilian Armada dominated Round 1 of the Oi Rio Pro 2016, held at Grumari Beach, in Brazil. Seven Championship Tour (CT) surfers – – Owen Wright, Bede Durbidge, Kai Otton, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, and Joel Parkinson – are not competing in Rio de Janeiro. As a result, the event is less […]
Innovator, big wave rider, artist, and friend. It’s never easy to describe Shawn “Barney” Barron, but Volcom’s new movie pays a generous tribute to the iconic surfer. In 30 minutes and 41 seconds, “Barney” shares the smiles and the rides of the Santa Cruz sportsman who passed away at 44 years of age, on May 5th, 2015. […]
The coastline and waves of Huanchaco are now legally and permanently protected by the Peruvian federal law. The Peruvian Navy will make sure the “Ley de Rompientes” (Law of the Breakers) protects 4,000-year-old historic maritime culture, which includes a series of iconic surf spots breaking on the World Surfing Reserve. “This is a huge victory for […]
When you’re starting a surf business and your friends are some of the best surfers on the planet, it can’t go wrong. You don’t need an MBA to understand the value of endorsement. Kelly Slater’s surf pool concept delivers what may be the best man-made wave in the world. The way it peels across the […]