Stephanie Gilmore is the 2015 Waterman of the Year by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). Or, if you prefer, Waterwoman of the Year. The Australian surfer will be honored at the 26th Annual Waterman’s Weekend, scheduled to The Ritz-Carlton, in Dana Point, California, between August 14th-15th. “Steph has been one of surfing’s most dominant […]
Sean Yoro is an artist like no other. He says he paints “things on things.” We say we love what he does. Never mind the tides. Sean Yoro, also known as Hula, has created a series of murals just above sea level. Confused? The artistic process is not entirely orthodox, but it is certainly worth […]
The long awaited summer waves are back. If we close our eyes, we can already feel them beneath our feet, as we gain speed through the warm wind. Gear up with this year’s ultimate surfing items and make your wildest surf dreams come true. As we step deep into spring, we finally leave cold, rainy […]
Helen Hunt is a prolific surfer. “Ride” is her latest film adventure in the big screen. The storyline couldn’t be simpler. A mother travels cross-country to California to be with her son after he decides to drop out of school and become a surfer. In other words, when her son dropped out, she dropped in. […]
It’s not haute couture, and it’s not pret-a-porter. But they are certainly “True Wetsuits.” Confused? Quiksilver Japan launched the first ever suit that can be worn on business occasions, parties, and in surfing. Even more confused? Let’s see. The jacket and pants are made of a 2mm super high-stretch jersey neoprene, the same fabric used […]
Simon Sivertsen, a young inventor from Norway, has developed a wing that will change the way we explore the underwater world. Sometimes, you just need a trigger to come up with a great idea. While attempting a circumnavigation around the globe with his father, Simon had a vision in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. […]
Surfers, divers, kayakers, and watermen in general have asked the question. We’ll try to explain. And it is quite easy to understand the difference between wetsuits and drysuits. It’s all in their names. Water temperature is the main reason you should get a drysuit instead of a wetsuit. A drysuit is made from layers of insulating […]
Former Australian longboarding champion Mark McNamara has passed away at 51 while surfing in Kirra, Queensland. The legendary longboarder suffered a sudden heart attack while catching waves in the Superbank. McNamara was dragged to the beach by lifesavers, who immediately performed CPR. The Burleigh Longboard Club (BLC) member could not be revived and was rushed […]
So there you are, sand in your toes, breeze on your face, eyeing up today’s selection of tantalizing surf. Few things can make the difference between what could be an epic session – and what might be just an okay one – than a surf-specific warm-up. It doesn’t have to take long, but it will […]
If, like Clay Marzo once said, waves are, in fact, “…toys from God…,” then who in their right mind wouldn’t want a chance to play with them? They’re the ultimate playthings: free, abundant, exhilarating, and, when you learn how to ride them – to enjoy the toys – they are able to change your life […]