The happiest time of the year is just around the corner. Are you already being bombed with endless gift accessories? We give you a careful selection of only the best the industry has to offer so that you can shop safely and consciously. Christmas arrives, and the drama begins. Social media, online ads – they […]
The 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) titles will be decided in Hawaii. Once again, the last events of the CT season will crown the world’s best elite surfers. The names of the 2019 men’s and women’s world surfing champion will be announced at the Billabong Pipeline Masters (December 8-20) and Hawaii Pro […]
Italo Ferreira and Caroline Marks have taken out the 2019 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, in Peniche. The Brazilian surfer defeated Jordy Smith in fun, four-to-six-foot waves at Supertubos. Ferreira opened his account with a stunning, no-grab, full aerial rotation that ignited the crowd and earned him a Perfect 10 score from the judges.
On October 25, 2019, The Wave: Bristol officially opened to the public. A group of 20 “First Riders” were selected from over 350 nominations to ride the first public waves at the British surf lagoon. They included Marshall Janson, an 11-year-old boy who lost all four limbs through meningitis, Olympic medallist Jenny Jones, and several […]
Craig Anderson and Dion Agius are the stars of a highly conceptual short surf film by Haydenshapes. The Australian brand says the movie shot by Dave Fox and edited by Dion Agius “literally broke our email server.” The truth is that Agius’ latest directorial project is an arty approach punctuated by a poignant sense of […]
Vissla and the Surfrider Foundation teamed up to produce a one-of-a-kind wetsuit. The Rising Seas wetsuit is a neoprene skin equipped with a built-in bio-defense system that will protect surfers from adverse effects of water pollution. The revolutionary wetsuit will also inform wave riders of the presence of viruses, oil spills, harmful bacteria, algae blooms, […]
Jeff Clark never gives up when the prestige of Mavericks is at stake. With the first storms of the winter building energy and getting ready to unleash its fury on Mavericks, local residents have gathered financial and community support for a virtual contest that recognizes exceptional performance throughout the entire big wave season. Mavericks pioneer […]
One day after the dramatic interference call, the World Surf League (WSL) released an official explanation regarding the wave that sent the world title discussion to Hawaii. After watching the footage from the tower, the WSL judges say that the “initial rule stands – no resurf.” “Caio was in the lineup first, further down the […]
Surfers shape their lives to the rhythm of the sea, which can be challenging in the context of a relationship. Luckily, the positives of this lifestyle beat the negatives, and love always prevails. As every surfer knows, riding waves is more than just a sport. It is a lifestyle and a primal way of connecting […]
Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the pro standup paddleboard circuit, returned to San Francisco after a cancellation in 2018 due to unfavorable weather conditions. Ideal conditions of over 10-foot waves were called early in the weather window of October 15 – November 7, and athletes from all over the world descended on the […]