True Surf, the official mobile game of the World Surf League (WSL), will crown this year’s champions. Erik Logan, CEO of the WSL, made the unexpected announcement two weeks after the decision to postpone and cancel several events. “The novel coronavirus Covid-19 changed the world we’re living in, and we, surfers, will have to adapt […]
Ren McGann and Andrew Kaineder have taken out the 2020 Nikon Surf Photo and Video of the Year Awards. The trophies given by the Japanese multinational optics and imaging company represent the very best in Australian surf photography and videography. Ren McGann was born in Balingup.
Here’s a simple DIY guide to making a colorful, stackable, square knot, surfer bracelet for your friends and family. It’s easy and fun. In a world surrounded by smartphones, electronic devices, and hours spent behind screens, it’s always fun and healthy to get back to basics. Do you remember those colorful bracelets you once wore […]
The 2020 World Surfing Games have been postponed due to the novel coronavirus Covid-19 global pandemic. The International Surfing Association (ISA) announced that, due to safety reasons, the 2020 ISA World Surfing Games have been postponed to June 6-14. The governing body for the sport of surfing and the government of El Salvador took the […]
The Hawaiian culture is rich in proverbs and sayings about life, emotions, and daily activities. The preservation of the ancient Hawaiian language is also a sign of the continuation of its tradition, lifestyle, poetry, and phraseology. Profoundly inspired by its spiritual and religious roots, the ocean, natural environment, and volcanic ancestry, Hawaii is a philosophical […]
“Dude” is an expression used in various occasions and often linked to the surfers’ world. But the word hides an old, rich, and curious heritage. Throughout the decades, the word “dude” gained a mainstream status, and its popularity spread across the world. Still, it is heavily associated with urban youth culture and the rise of […]
Seven female surfers have been honored for their contribution to women’s surfing history in Hawaii. Carissa Moore, Keala Kennelly, Paige Alms, Honolua Blomfield, Betty Depolito, Carol Philips, and Sabrina Brennan received certificates of achievement on the Hawaii House of Representatives. The honorees were welcomed by State representatives Lauren Matsumoto and Sean Quinlan at the Hawaii […]
The history of surfing has a unique entry for Waimea Bay. The famous Hawaiian surf site is considered the dawn of big wave riding. Waimea Bay is a legendary surf spot located on the North Shore of Oahu. A very busy and dangerous place during winter, and a quiet portrait of the Hawaiian ocean life […]
Surfing and smoking don’t mix. But until I realized that, I had to let myself go through several mistakes, take critical decisions, and choose a pathway to liberation. My name is Luke. I was born in 1977, somewhere in Europe. Today, I am a healthy individual in my 40s. I am 5’7,” and my weight […]
The Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) will kick off the year in Australia with its first summit of 2020 held in Torquay, Victoria, from March 21-22. The Torquay Summit will be hosted by Patagonia ambassadors Daniel Ross and Zeb Walsh and led by BWRAG chief master instructor Pat Chong Tim. BWRAG exists to educate […]