The Premier of Queensland announced that the Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve will be legally protected by legislation. Annastacia Palaszczuk made the unexpected announcement as hundreds of surfers, conservationists and scientists wrapped up the 6th Global Wave Conference, held at the Gold Coast campus of Southern Cross University. The head of the Queensland government will work […]
Portuguese big wave surfer Alex Botelho nearly lost his life after being involved in a serious incident in the impact zone at Praia do Norte. The breathtaking moment took place ten minutes before the end of the 2020 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge, held in Portugal. Hugo Vau, Botelho’s teammate, was driving the jet ski toward […]
The 2020 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge will run on February 11, at Praia do Norte, in Portugal. The World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) raised the green flag for the first, team-oriented big wave tow-in competition in the history of the organization. The official WSL surf forecasters expect a series of XXL northwest […]
Two Brazilian researchers studied the impact of surf tourism on the local economy of Guarda do Embaú, a World Surfing Reserve. Marcos Abilio Bosquetti and Marcos Antônio de Souza wanted to quantify the economic impact surfing and surf resources have on their community. They believe that understanding the benefits of a world-class surf spot in […]
In the manufacturing of a single surfboard, around 30 percent of foam and fiberglass waste is created, which typically ends up in a landfill. A few months ago, Haydenshapes launched a floating pop-up workshop titled “Remote,” where Hayden put to the test a number of design ideas on how surfboard manufacturing waste could be put […]
“Gabriel Medina,” the documentary film that highlights the surfing life and career of the Brazilian world champion, will premiere on January 31, 2020, in Globoplay. Produced by Globo’s Canal Off, the movie will unveil never seen before footage of the two-time surfing world champion. “I started surfing when I was seven years old. As soon […]
Sunny Garcia is a living legend and one of the most respected surfers in Hawaii. Two decades after his world title, he still holds a couple of records. Vincent Sennen Garcia was born on January 14, 1970, in Mā’ili, on the west coast of Oahu, in Hawaii. His mother was a housekeeper, and his father […]
As surfers, we are constantly surrounded by marine and coastal environments, and it’s hard not to notice when the beaches are strewn with trash, or plastic bottles are riding the waves alongside you. Being attuned with the rolling waves and the stunning landscapes means surfing lends itself naturally to environmentalism. There are plenty of ways […]
For many surfing fans, she is the greatest female surfer of all time. Here’s the portrait of Stephanie Gilmore, the champion known for her infectious smile. It’s relatively easy to describe a woman like Stephanie Gilmore. In fact, you don’t need to spend much time with her to appreciate her authenticity, grace, and loyalty to […]
Qiu Zhuo became the first Chinese athlete to advance in a major World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) event. Zhuo secured a second-place finish in his Round 1 heat of the 2020 Corona Open China, held in Riyue Bay, Wanning. The Chinese needed a 4.27 to get past Jackson Butler. In the final minutes, […]