Surfing has been included in the 2019 Pan American Games, to be held in Lima, the capital of Peru. The decision marks a significant moment in the history of the sport, and puts surfing one step closer to the Olympic Games, an old dream envisioned by Fernando Aguerre, president of the International Surfing Association (ISA). […]
Gordon Clark, the founder of the leading producer of polyurethane foam blanks from the early 1960s through 2005, is an inevitable brand in the history of surfing. Clark was born on the 19th January 1931 in Gardena, Los Angeles, and he was raised in Whittier. He learned to ride waves while attending Pomona College in […]
The town of Basse-Pointe, in the North East of Martinique, offers one of the longest waves of the Caribbean island. The spot is not new to local and international surfers, but it has been hidden from the competitive circus until the World Surf League decided to add it to the Qualification Series calendar. The Basse-Pointe […]
Everything changes in 50 years, and the “History of Surfing in Queensland” is a splendid documentary that captures the essence of wave riding from the early surf clubs to the world title races. Riding wood planks at Snapper Rocks, with perfect waves pumping down the line, and no one in the line-up. The scene was […]
Reading and discovering “Surfing Down South” is diving into the magnificent history of wave riding in Western Australia. If you’re an Australian surfer, going West automatically means adventure, rest, uncrowded waves, desert landscapes and unnamed surf spots. If you’re just curious about the land of Taj Burrow, then you’ll be surprised and amazed. Nevertheless, despite […]
The waiting period for the inaugural Titans of Mavericks runs between January 1st and March 31st. When the green light is lit, 24 surfing titans will defy the iconic big wave break located at Half Moon Bay, California. The one-day competition will crown a legend for the history books. Surviving huge wipeouts, cold water, and […]
Gabriel Medina is still partying. At only 20, he added an ASP World Tour title to his trophy room. What does the world have to say about his maiden triumph? Brazil is proud of his surfer boy. Gabriel Medina has written a new chapter in the history of competitive surfing.
The samba party has just begun. Gabriel Medina takes the 2014 ASP World Tour, and he is the first ever Brazilian champion in the history of professional surfing. But Could Gabriel Medina back the 2014 ASP World Tour title with a victory in the Billabong Pipe Masters? The surfer from Maresias, São Paulo, put on […]
Nic Lamb rode a Perfect 10 wave to claim the 2014 Punta Galea Challenge, in Getxo, Basque Country, Spain. Waves in the 30-40 foot range opened the Northern Hemisphere leg of the 2014/2015 Big Wave World Tour (BWWT) season. Punta Galea was incredibly scary, with huge sets coming in below dark grey rainy skies. Pro […]
The word “Aloha” has several meanings, and they all share a common Hawaiian origin, history and culture. So what does Aloha mean? History books are not clear when did the “Aloha” expression enter the Hawaiian vocabulary, but several sources date it back to the end of the 18th century. The official publications tell us that “Aloha” […]