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Manly-Freshwater is the third World Surfing Reserve

Kelly Slater has formally dedicated the Manly-Freshwater World Surfing Reserve, the first of its kind in Australia and the third, right after Malibu (USA) and Ericeira (Portugal). “Australia has the world’s best beaches,” said Slater, the 11-time world surfing champion and World Surfing Reserves global ambassador. “You think of sacred as an empty beach somewhere […]

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Bianca Valenti takes the 2012 SeaHawaii Womens Pro

Bianca Valenti and Alisha Gonzalves have conquered the Open and Junior divisions of the 2012 SeaHawaii Womens Pro, at Pipeline, Hawaii. The female surfing contest got underway in the gnarliest conditions ever, in the history of the event. Stormy conditions delayed the competition until the last day of the holding period and surfer girls had […]

GSI Noosa Festival Of Surfing Gets Underway at Noosa

NOOSA/QLD (11th March, 2012): THE Noosa Festival Of Surfing sponsored by Global Surf Industries has launched into a flying start for its 21st year, with a slight though highly contestable swell rolling into the natural amphitheatre of Noosa’s First Point.

Inside Jed Noll’s studio

Like so many people are learning to do in this compromised economy, Jed Noll knows how to wear multiple hats all at once. It’s just that his extra hats just happen to be a lot cooler than everybody else’s. He hasn’t had to pick up an after-hours waitering job or stoop to ding repair to […]

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Mullaghmore Head bombs powerful waves in Ireland

When mixed up, low pressure systems and Mullaghmore Head mean big waves. The combination of weather patterns and geomorphological characteristics result in epic surf in Ireland’s capital of extreme water sports. Gabe Davies, Andrew Cotton, Tom Butler, Eric Rebiere and Richie Fitzgerald have battled the grey skies, rain and wind to catch the last good […]

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Garrett McNamara designs an oxygen-enhanced wetsuit

Garrett McNamara has designed a specially customized oxygen-enhanced wetsuit that allows him to breathe small reserves of oxygen underwater. The Hawaiian surfing icon is developing all tools that may improve the quality of his big wave experiences. The new wetsuit can save lives and it was developed with the helping hand of Camelback, a water […]

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The classic boardshorts by Greg Noll

Noll Surfboards, the surf brand founded in 1951 by Greg Noll, announced an exclusive collaboration with Billabong for summer 2012. The new line is based on the historic surf lifestyles surrounding the original big wave legend Greg “Da Bull” Noll and his son, acclaimed surfboard shaper Jed Noll. Greg Noll’s unrivaled bravado in giant waves […]

Zeke on the loose

Ezekiel Lau is a warrior: Literally. The 18-year-old, who is affectionately called “Zeke,” is a senior at Kamehameha Schools and its mascot is the Warriors. In addition, his middle name — bestowed by his great-grandfather — is “Kekoamaikalanimai,” which translates to “warrior from the heavens.” He…

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Taj Burrow wins the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2012

Taj Burrow has conquered the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2012, after defeating Adriano de Souza in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the primary venue of Snapper Rocks, Australia. Burrow defeated dangerous South American Adriano De Souza (BRA), 25, in a Final that came down to the wire. De Souza caught a wave in […]

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The SpongeBob’s Surf & Skate Roadtrip

Kids are loving it. The newest “SpongeBob’s Surf & Skate Roadtrip” video game has been released for XBox 360 and Nintendo DS and feature a creative world of boardriding stunts. SpongeBob and his very best Bikini Bottom pal, Patrick, have entered an incredible planet of waves and ramps to put your boarding skills to the […]

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