Brazilian surfers have launched a global campaign to get surfing included in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, as a demonstration sport. The International Surfing Association (ISA) has been lobbying the sport’s inclusion in the Olympic Games, since Sydney 2000, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has never given surfing an opportunity. Rio de Janeiro is […]
Short surf films are getting better. Forget brands, impossible tricks and super surfers. You know when you’re watching a great surf movie by the soul and spirit of the collection of frames. “Much Better Now”, a short surf film directed by Philipp Comarella and Simon Griesser, which tells the beautiful story of a bookmark stuck in […]
“Travel” is latest surf photography book by Tó Mané. The Portuguese action sports photographer is debuting his latest collection of surfing snaps with a public exhibition from the 14th July to August 12th, in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal. Tó Mané is considered one of the best Portuguese surf photographers of his generation. He has already […]
Gabriel Villaran has proudly carried the Olympic Flame,in theUnited Kingdom. The big wave surfer from Peru has run 300 meters through the roads of Milton Keynes, at 8h50, with the iconic torch in his hands. “One of the most incredible days in my life. Representing my beautiful people from Peru. Aloha!”, said Villaran. The surfer […]
Jenna de Rosnay is one of the first female stars of advertising in the boardsports industry. The Californian windsurfer, who stood out in the 1980s for her speed sailing skills, got also famous for a body painting ad designed for Neil Pryde. Almost 30 years later, the brand decided to invite professional kiteboarder Susi Mai to […]
Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton have teamed up to debut one of the most practical fitness websites available over the internet. The pro volleyball player and the big wave surfer have recently published a very complete fitness and nutrition program at www.gabbyandlaird.com . The main goal is to keep you in shape and healthy, all […]
On the 6th June 2012, a massive swell hit Sydney, in Australia. The Youtube story tells us that a giant wave broke all the way into the city harbour to create an endlesse two-kilometre (1.2 miles) wave ride. Interestingly, the wave was breaking Bennelong Point, the spot where the famous Sydney Opera House is located. […]
The surfing scene is definitely growing in New York City. The city that never sleeps is preparing to welcome new surf magazine that promises to be more than just another mag for dudes. “Wax” is a bi-annual print publication exploring the intersection of art, culture and surfing in and around New York City. The project […]
Richard Salick, the world-class surfer who founded the National Kidney Foundation Pro Am Surf Festival, has passed away at the age of 62. Salick made Kelly Slater’s first surfboard and is best known for working actively with the NKF and putting up charitable surf events. “RIP Rich Salick. Made my first surfboard, ran first event […]
“No Agenda” is the newest surf movie by a surf brand. This time, Quiksilver promises to feature everyone getting the best waves in great surf spots. Promoters say the goal is not to sell boardshorts, but to share the stoke. “No Agenda” has been on tour over the USA, in both coasts, and showcases the […]