The American Pro Surfing Series (APSS), a homegrown California three-event surf series, will hold its inaugural event between April 28-29, on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. The series will host its second event in late September and the third and final event in early November. Created by industry veteran Scott Waring, the […]
Ocean and waves have a very positive impact in the emotional health of human beings. The European Centre for Environment and Human Health has studied over 2,750 participants and has concluded that a simple walk along the beach or coastal area is enough to boost positive feelings. Scientists found that all outdoor locations were associated […]
Kelly Slater has reported the “worst pollution” he has ever seen, during his stay in Bali, Indonesia. The 11-time world surfing champion is concerned about the effect of so much litter in the oceans. “I’ve never been so alarmed by pollution situation as this trip to Bali/Indo. We need solutions and multi-industry backing”, Slater wrote […]
One archipelago, two names. The Falklands Islands or Islas Malvinas have been in the hearts and minds of two distant nations: United Kingdom and Argentina. Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, just 460 kilometres (290 miles) from the tip of the South American lands, the Falklands/Malvinas are one of the most controversial territories in the […]
Sustainable Surf, a non-profit startup NGO, wants to help turning the surf industry into a 100% green and sustainable business. From surfboards to blocks of wax, wetsuits, leashes and surf wear, there are a lot of processes that should be changed. Sustainable Surf’s headquarters are located in the heart of Southern California, right in the […]
Sean Penn, the ultimate surfer dude. Can you imagine? Well, in fact, it happened back in 1982, when Penn played “Spicoli”, the classic dumb wave rider in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”. The film was adapted from a book written by Cameron Crowe. It described his experience in a Californian high school and also feature […]
Team Hawaii has conquered the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, in a thrilling final day of competition at Playa Venao, Panama, after winning two of three individual Gold Medals. Two of the youngest Hawaiians on the team, 14-year-old Dax McGill (competing in Girls Under-18) and 14-year-old Kalani David (Boys Under-16) carried the Aloha State […]
Marlon Lipke conquered the 2012 Protest Vendee Pro, in a close fought low scoring final against Vincent Duvignac, Joan Duru and Romain Cloitre. The decisive heat was surfed in shifting 4-5ft waves, in which wind conditions severely affected peaks. “The left here is so much fun, I remember surfing it like 10 years ago when […]
A group of Portuguese surfers has been surfing waves with the helping hand of catamarans, in the River Tejo, in Lisbon, Portugal. On rush hour, the flat waters of Tejo get a very special 2-foot swell, in rather unusual conditions. Catamarans linking both sides of River Tejo are creating waves that can be ridden by […]
Eighty surfers were knocked out of the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. By the end of the day, just 116 of the record-number 303 athletes were still in the running for a spot on the three podiums. “I always tell the competitors, I know everyone wants a medal, but you’ve got to be prepared […]