The captain of the Port of Nazaré announced that all free surf and tow-in surfing activities are prohibited until further notice. The decision to end all big wave surfing sessions and events at Praia do Norte was taken after the recent swell attracted thousands of spectators to the nearby cliffs. Between October and November 2020, […]
The World Surf League (WSL) announced the nominees for the 2019 Big Wave Awards. The names have been chosen by a panel of judges based on video and photographic evidence, and compete across eight divisions. The winners of Ride of the Year, Men’s XXL Biggest Wave, Women’s XXL Biggest Wave, Women’s Biggest Paddle, Men’s Biggest […]
Make the ultimate surf vehicle for your endless summer surf trips. Learn how to convert your Sprinter van into the camper of your dreams. A cool surf van is a smart and comfy place where you eat, sit, and sleep. Mercedes, Ford, Renault and Volkswagen sprinter models often result in the best camper conversions. The […]
If it’s not the biggest, it is undoubtedly one of the biggest waves ever ridden. Brazilian big wave rider Rodrigo Koxa caught a bomb at Nazaré that might very well beat Garrett McNamara’s 2011 world record wave. Like many others rides in Nazaré, Koxa’s wave was filmed from an elevated camera position. As a result, […]
It’s never an easy thing to do, but sometimes we really need to sell a surfboard if we want to get our hands on a brand new stick, equipped with the latest shaping innovations. Surfers dream about boards. It’s their ultimate object of desire; a work of art that will hopefully guide them through unforgettable […]
Andrew Cotton suffered a serious back injury at Nazaré’s Praia do Norte, in Portugal. Local surfers believe Nazaré fired some of the biggest waves of the decade, as side-shore winds and a powerful NW swell channeled energy into Praia do Norte’s underwater canyon. Waves in the 35-foot range worked like a magnet, and the lineup […]
Oney Anwar has claimed the 2016 Taiwan Open of Surfing, at Jinzun Harbor, in Taiwan. The penultimate Qualifying Series (QS) event of the year had 1,500 points for the winner, but the finalists had to battle against the elements to find the best waves in the strong side-shore wind conditions. Anwar was only able to […]
Bob McTavish announced the launch of a limited edition of the iconic 9’7” Noosa 1966 longboard. The legendary surfer-shaper will travel with his son Ben to Noosa to produce 20 handcrafted boards using the same materials and construction methods from the era. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since I shaped my first […]
It comes with no stringer, and it is nearly fully transparent. No, it is not a Tupperware container. It’s the Jesus Board. In a way, surfing is the art of walking on water. Surfers stand on their surfboards and glide across the surface of the water like pure magic. So, surfing is an unforgettable, religious […]
The world’s most famous alt-freesurfer returns to the big screen with an indie production and a political message. Dane Reynolds was 20 when his “First Chapter” came out. In 11 years, his surfing hasn’t changed much but, today, the talented regular-footer from Ventura sees the world from a different perspective. Reynolds has always wanted to mix […]