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University of Lisbon announces postgraduate degree in high-performance surf coaching

University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Human Kinetics announced the launch of a postgraduation program in high-performance surf coaching. The world of surfing is evolving rapidly, becoming transparent, standardized, evidence-based, multidisciplinary and Olympic. The postgraduation in high-performance surf coaching is the world’s first course supported by Surfing Medicine International, offering state of the art medical knowledge.

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Lockrack: the lockable surfboard car rack system

A South African company developed a lockable roof rack for surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, and other watercraft. The new system simplifies the transport because it eliminates the use of straps to secure watercraft to your vehicle, whether it’s a kayak or board. Lockrack’s simplicity relies on curved arms to secure gear to the roof rack, and […]

Here’s why surfing is "Everything We Love"

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 […]

511 surfers paddle out at Huntington Beach

Five hundred eleven surfers have broken the Guinness World Record for the largest paddle out ever recorded, at Huntington Beach, California. Despite the fog, the strong currents, and the choppy waters, 511 surfers were able to form an unbroken “Surfing Circle of Honor” to raise awareness of the International Surfing Museum. The event attracted people […]

World Surf League wants Mavericks on the Big Wave Tour

The World Surf League (WSL) has publicly declared its interest in buying the Titans of Mavericks or, alternatively, in getting the permit to run a competition at Half Moon Bay. The invitation-only contest had been put for auction with bids starting at $1 million, but after the initial reviews, four interested parties decided not to […]

What is surf localism?

Surf localism is an aggressive behavior commonly seen in the most crowd surf spots on the planet. When the ancient Hawaiians introduced surfing to the world, it was kind of like the birth of money – it made some people hungry, greedy, and powerful while leaving the majority, thirsty, needy, and destitute. Before California made […]

Bethany Hamilton is the Waterman of the Year 2017

Hawaiian surfer hero Bethany Hamilton has been named the Waterman of the Year 2017. The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) decided to honor pro surfer Bethany Hamilton with the prestigious award for her inspirational work in the surfing community. Despite losing her left arm in a shark attack in 2003, the young and talented athlete […]

Adriano de Souza wins the 2017 Oi Rio Pro

Adriano de Souza conquered the 2017 Oi Rio Pro, in Saquarema, Brasil. The Brazilian surfer defeated Adrian Buchan in a nail-biting final held in front of a large crowd of fans. The six-to-eight foot waves on offer at Itaúna delivered the perfect conditions for a tactical battle. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been […]

Godfather of East Coast surfing dies at 79

Floridian surfer and surfboard shaper Dick Catri passed away at his home in Melbourne, Florida, at 79, due to heart complications. Dick Catri was born in Carteret, New Jersey, in 1938. At the age of seven, he moved with his family to South Florida. He learned to surf with Jack “Murph the Surf” Murphy in […]

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