Jeff Clark never gives up when the prestige of Mavericks is at stake. With the first storms of the winter building energy and getting ready to unleash its fury on Mavericks, local residents have gathered financial and community support for a virtual contest that recognizes exceptional performance throughout the entire big wave season. Mavericks pioneer […]
Surfers shape their lives to the rhythm of the sea, which can be challenging in the context of a relationship. Luckily, the positives of this lifestyle beat the negatives, and love always prevails. As every surfer knows, riding waves is more than just a sport. It is a lifestyle and a primal way of connecting […]
Red Bull Heavy Water, a highlight on the pro standup paddleboard circuit, returned to San Francisco after a cancellation in 2018 due to unfavorable weather conditions. Ideal conditions of over 10-foot waves were called early in the weather window of October 15 – November 7, and athletes from all over the world descended on the […]
As Veteran’s Day approaches, certified therapy dog, Surf Dog Ricochet, Army veteran, Jose Martinez, and Marine staff sergeant Persons B. Griffith IV, aka Griff, have joined forces. They want to share their experiences to heal, change, and save the lives of wounded warriors, veterans with PTSD, kids with special needs, and others who face physical, […]
Aritz Aranburu was the first Spanish surfer to qualify for the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. The shining marble star with his name has been embedded in the floor of the promenade of Somo, in Cantabria, Spain, as a new addition to its prestigious “Somo Surfing Walk of Fame.” The Gipuzkoan surfer, visibly excited, […]
Urbnsurf Melbourne is about to become Australia’s first wave pool. It took four days to fill the 22,000 square meter water lake, but the results are already visible. The surf lagoon powered by Wavegarden is already producing its first waves in Tullamarine.
Wave pools can be tricky to master. Are you about to hit a wave pool for the first time in your surfing life? Are you anxious about not enjoying all the rides to the fullest? Worry not. Artificial waves are a product of technology, but they’re waves like those that peel down the line at […]
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968) is widely considered the father of modern surfing. For many, he is the greatest waterman who ever lived. Kahanamoku was a master swimmer who won gold, silver and bronze medals for the United States in four Olympic Games. Born in Honolulu, Oahu, Duke epitomizes the spirit of aloha and has become […]
Just moments before I spoke with pro surfer and former Championship Tour (CT) campaigner Karina Petroni, she received a phone call that gave her some terrific news. Karina had spent the past day and a half working every angle at her disposal to expedite the shipment of an airplane part from Arizona to Elbow Cay, […]
The family of Sunny Garcia released an update on the professional surfer’s health. In late April 2019, the Hawaiian was found unconscious at home after what was reported as an attempt to take his own life. Four months later, Garcia is already breathing without support, but still continues his long road to recovery.