Why do you surf? How do you explain the need to catch waves on a regular basis? We look at the most common reasons why people love surfing. It’s the sport of the kings and an ancient form of getting back to shore after a fruitful fishing session. But, what is surfing for you? We […]
Surfing is a year-round sport because somewhere on the planet there is a storm. And where there is wind, there are waves. If you are extremely wealthy – like top company executives or lottery winners – then you can book a private jet to the Mentawais for winter’s next big swell. But all jokes aside, […]
Summer is always a synonym of surfing. Can you imagine surfing without summer and vice-versa? We can’t. But not everything is perfect. Wake up, go to the beach, catch some waves, refresh a bit in the shade, relax under the sun, surf a bit more, get some rest and repeat – that is the perfect […]
Sophie Goldschmidt is the new CEO of the World Surf League (WSL). The British executive will lead the pro surfing circuit from August 1, 2017. Goldschmidt has a long career in the sports industry. She started working in 1999 as sports marketing manager for Adidas. In 2003, she was named vice-president for the Women’s […]
A South African company developed a lockable roof rack for surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, and other watercraft. The new system simplifies the transport because it eliminates the use of straps to secure watercraft to your vehicle, whether it’s a kayak or board. Lockrack’s simplicity relies on curved arms to secure gear to the roof rack, and […]
Working schedules, family duties, seasonal moods, and aging are some of the reasons why, many times, you end up surfing alone. But that could be good. Or not. Many people like to surf alone. Because they can manage their time before, during and after the session, and because they can choose the break they prefer […]
Jamie Mitchell fractured his sternum after suffering a wipeout in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The Californian surfer-waterman got barreled on a giant right-hander, but the wave closed out. The surfboard eventually hit Mitchell in the chest, and he made it to the shore in agonizing pain. Jamie Mitchell couldn’t breathe or call for help, so he […]
Jordy Smith has taken out the 2017 Ballito Pro, in three-to-four-foot waves at Willard Beach, South-Africa. The South African defeated Willian Cardoso in a high-scoring final. Smith secured his second Ballito Pro title after winning it in 2010. “I had a bit of a slow start, but I ended up sticking that first air, and […]
Getting pounded by an overhead shore break wave is tough, and it can get worse if you’re held underwater for more than your lungs authorize you to. Taking a beating in big waves is a bit like dying – it’s a very personal and solo experience. But calm down, there’s good news – only rarely […]
China has some of the best athletes in the world, but surfing is still making its first steps into the mainstream. Here’s how it looks in 2017. In Zhuhai, a city located in the South China Sea, there is a surf spot called Golden Beach, which is very suitable for surfing beginners, and it’s one […]