Professional skateboarder and surfer Kalani David, 17, posted the highest heat total of the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro so far, during the second day of competition, in Hawaii. David combined vertical turns, a free-flying aerial and critical positioning to win his Round 1 against Alex Smith, Santiago Muniz, and Lucas Silveira, with a score of […]
Michael Rodrigues and Coco Ho conquered the Oceano Santa Catarina Pro 2014, an ASP 6-Star event held at Praia da Joaquina, Florianopolis, in Brazil. Rodrigues defeated Santiago Muniz, the younger brother of Dream Tour campaigner Alejo Muniz, with a wide collection of aerials and moves on the small wave faces. “I feel pretty emotional right […]
The 2014 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing season will deliver $1.4 million dollars in prize money. Welcome to Hawaii. The world’s best male and female surfers will compete in three events during the six-week competition period: Reef Hawaiian Pro, Vans World Cup of Surfing, Billabong Pipe Masters. But the Hawaiian leg will also include two […]
Welcome to The Surfing Christmas Gift Guide for 2014. If you have a surfer relative, friend or loved one, don’t fret and plan ahead. Discover our curated selection of Christmas gift ideas. We’ve handpicked the best surfing presents that will put a smile on any surfer’s face, whether you are a savvy or a big […]
Jadson Andre has conquered the Cascais Billabong Pro 2014, in Guincho, Portugal. Stuart Kennedy was living a dream. The Qualifying Series campaigner was able to eliminate Freddy Pattachia, Jeremy Flores, and fellow countryman Julian Wilson. Could he celebrate a maiden victory in Portuguese waters? Jadson Andre entered the final after five consecutive heat wins in […]
The Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2014 is ready to crown a world surfing champion, in the speedy barrels of Supertubos, in Peniche. Or maybe it will go down to Pipe. John John Florence may be sitting in fifth place in the rankings, but he’s still in mathematical contention for the world title. The Hawaiian, […]
Solid 10-to-12-foot-plus barreling waves fired up the conclusion of Round 2 and 3 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti 2014, at Teahupoo. Tiago Pires, the Portuguese Tiger, posted two near-perfect scores – a 9.00 and a 9.67 – to defeat Taj Burrow. Pires displayed his best performance of the season. “I really like these kind of […]
The Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered Barack Obama a custom-made longboard shaped at Bennett Surfboards. The precious gift looks like a surfboard version of Air Force One, the US President’s private aircraft. It features the Presidential Seal, as well as the Australian and US flags. Obama, who has already proved to be a […]
The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has acquired the Triple Crown of Surfing license. After buying the Big Wave World Tour and the Billabong XXl, the brand controlled by ZoSea gets its hands in the most prestigious title outside of the ASP world title. “Hawaii’s place in the history of surfing cannot be overstated,” Paul […]
Garrett McNamara will surf the wake of the catamarans that cross the Tagus River, in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 28th April, 2014. The Hawaiian big wave rider was invited to surf the “Gasoline” river wave, an artificial ride created by modern full-throttle catamarans which connect Lisbon and Barreiro. The “Gasoline” surf spot is only available […]