We refer to surfing as “it.” But it could very well be a “she.” Here’s why the essence of surfing is more XX than XY. When we go back to the early days of surfing as an outdoor recreational activity in Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach, the first images that come to mind are of elegance, grace, […]
It is one of surfing’s frequently asked questions. How long does it take to learn to stand up on a surfboard? How hard is it to become a surfer? Surfing is not the most demanding sport in the world. But if you’re willing to give it a go, then there are some things you should […]
Whether you’re metaphorically speaking or taking it extremely seriously, you might have talked or referred to surfing as a religion. And it makes sense. Here’s why. You can’t compare religions. They are what they; they represent what they represent. But if there’s one thing that all the major religions groups – Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and […]
Learn how to get started with hydrofoiling safely. Understand the foil board setup, the stance, the riding techniques, and the underwater wings work. Hydrofoils are the future of water sports. They allow us to access new waves and offshore surf breaks that had never been explored before. Basically, foils redefined what we considered to be […]
The fans and the competitors won’t forget this day at J-Bay. It was pro surfing at its best. The South African point break delivered flawless six-to-eight-foot waves, and the athletes answered accordingly. The day kicked off with pure magic. When Filipe Toledo gained speed and launched into a magnificent air reverse, everybody knew this day […]
An Austrian company developed a portable water sports jet engine. The ScubaJet can be used to propel stand up paddleboards (SUP), dinghies, canoes, and even scuba divers. They call it the “world’s lightest electric engine with different adapter systems” for multiple water sports. In no more than 10 seconds, ScubaJet will boost your craft using […]
Courtney Conlogue has taken her clothes off for ESPN’s Body Issue 2016. The American pro surfer, 23, is the only naked wave rider in this year’s iconic annual publication. The photographers were Steven Lippman, Trevor Pikhart and Kristen Schaefer Geisler, and the shoot took place in Tahiti. “That first moment [when taking off the robe], […]
In the past, Nikko was one of the best right-hand point breaks in Bali, Indonesia. Now, Project Clean Uluwatu, a Balinese non-profit organization that creates sustainable environmental solutions for waste management, says that the Kempinski Hotel “has illegally built a wall onto the reef, suffocating the living coral, and destroying the wave.” The Southern Balinese […]
It’s a classic nutrition issue: the tide is perfect, the wind direction is rare, the groundswell is arriving, and the wetsuit is dry. You know you’ll surf for three hours, but you don’t know what to eat and drink to resist the long session. If you’re an accomplished intermediate surfer, you have probably lived it. […]
The second big wave surfing session of the season didn’t disappoint. It’s still autumn in Nazaré, but the furious mountains of salted water have already hit the canyon at full throttle. The world’s best risk takers in the sport of surfing know what to expect in the small Portuguese fishing town. Nazaré has roughly 15,000 inhabitants […]