Kelly Slater’s 2019 Oi Rio Pro jersey is currently orbiting around the Earth on the International Space Station (ISS). The 11-time world champion gifted American astronaut and scientist, Christina H. Koch, the signed singlet Slater competed with in Rio de Janeiro, in June 2019. Koch joined the crew at the ISS as a flight engineer […]
The Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) was founded shortly after the death of Sion Milosky, who passed away surfing Mavericks. BWRAG is a community of surfers, big wave surfers, personal watercraft drivers, health professionals, lifeguards, and ocean rescuers who practice, train and share knowledge on ocean risk management. The group was started by Danilo […]
How many people in the world surf? What is the breakdown of active surfers and non-active surfers? Although the facts and figures on surfing are scarce and relatively inaccurate, we’ve compiled the most cited evaluations. Surfing is one of the most popular water sports on the planet. And, who knows, probably the number one water […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved surfing’s qualification system for the Tokyo 2020. The sport’s Olympic debut will feature 20 male and 20 female surfers competing in a shortboard event. The qualification process is the result of a previous agreement between the International Surfing Association (ISA) and the World Surf League (WSL).
Are you planning a surf trip? Make sure you include a surfer’s first aid kit in your baggage. Accidents and injuries happen all the time, and they can be especially tricky to deal with if you’re surfing in isolated, remote destinations, with poor access to healthcare. According to a 2007 study published in the American […]
American big wave surfer Nic Lamb has taken out the 12th edition of the Punta Galea Challenge, held in Bilbao, Spain. Despite losing the World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) status, the iconic event got underway in spectacular conditions and surrounded by thousands of surfing fans. With waves breaking in the 18-foot range, […]
Call it a slogan, nickname, tagline or motto. Huntington Beach is Surf City, USA. But what’s behind that moniker? Whether you’re analyzing it from a marketing, spiritual, political, or historical perspective, the truth is that the United States has four cities calling themselves “Surf City”: Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz, Surf City (North Carolina) and Surf […]
Saying that “sleep is for the weak” is a misleading statement. Here are a few valid and scientifically proven reasons why sleep is such an essential part of our lives. Did you know that one-third of American is not sleeping well on a regular basis? Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for resting the […]
The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the World Surf League (WSL) have reached an agreement on the qualification principles for surfing’s debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. According to both organizations, 18 of the 40 places at the Games will be reserved for WSL’s Championship Tour (CT) surfers (10 men and 8 women), with the […]
The 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) will showcase the best competitive surfers on the planet. There are only 34 spots available in the elite of surfing and, after a long season, the top 22 CT finishers automatically secured their place in the CT. They will be joined by ten Qualifying Series (QS) […]