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The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2014

Summer calls for sun, sand and… surfing. Get ready to enjoy the warm weather and crystal clear waves of the season to the fullest. The hot and dry months of summer are a privileged time to travel around, discover brand new surf spots and simply have fun riding waves until the sun sets. Find the […]

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The best surf sandals in the world

Surfers love sandals. Who doesn’t love to feel the warm sand while looking at a perfect peeling wave? Surf sandals connect us to the place we call home. When we’re at the beach, we’re in tune with the elements. Modern sandals go beyond the summer season. They’re comfortable, durable, soft and anatomically designed to adapt to […]

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Jacob Willcox gets wildcard for Bells Beach

Jacob Willcox has been awarded a wildcard for the 2014 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The Margaret River local will face Kelly Slater and Kolohe Andino in Heat 6 of Round 1. “I love coming over to Victoria and am thrilled for the opportunity to surf at the highest level. “I really want to put […]

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Hawaii wins the 2014 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

Team Hawaii has conquered the 2014 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC), at La Loberia (La FAE), Ecuador. After a week of tight competition, the Hawaiian surfing team stole two gold medals in the finals to clinch the Team Champion Trophy. The ocean came alive on the final day of competition, as the swell arrived […]

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Michel Bourez wins the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro

Michel Bourez has conquered the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, after beating Josh Kerr on the Main Break. Bourez and Kerr were searching for their first career win in the Dream Tour. The bout got off to a slow start, but Bourez eventually lit up two consecutive waves scoring 6.33 and 7.57 with his […]

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Bethany Hamilton in "Body & Soul"

The surf book “Body & Soul” unveils Bethany Hamilton’s core experiences with body, mind and spirit. Bethany Hamilton is a role model for multiple generations of surfers and citizens. She has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith and hope. In “Body & Soul”, the young Hawaiian reveals her expertise as […]

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France leads the 2014 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

Team France is leading the charge at the 2014 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship (WJSC), in five-to-eight foot waves Ecuador. With repechage heats, it’s a “do-or-die” moment for many surfers in the world’s largest junior surfing competition. Josh Moniz, defending Boys Under 18 gold medalist, was eliminated from the contest. Another casualty was one of […]

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How does the reef at Pipeline look like?

Pipeline is a fast barreling wave, but what does exactly lie below? How shallow are the Banzai Pipeline waters? Let’s dive and discover the most famous Hawaiian reef. Swell refraction is greatly responsible for the miracle of Pipeline. Oahu’s most perfect surf spot is a complex oceanic system with three main reefs. These underwater reefs […]

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The best quotes by Andy Irons

Andy Irons was one of the most talented surfers in the history of the sport. The waves he rode are also a parallel of the words he spoke. The surfer from Oahu will always be remembered for his commitment, creativity, and wave knowledge. He inspired young and old generations, and he rarely left words unsaid. […]

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The Box decides quarterfinalists of the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro

The Box delivered flawless barrels, as the 2014 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro decides the quarterfinalists at the iconic Western Australian slab. Jordy Smith and Miguel Pupo became the first ever surfers to compete at The Box, with both taking heavy wipeouts while battling for a slot in the Quarterfinals. Smith logged the first score […]

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