Congratulations to Carissa Moore for becoming the youngest ever ASP World Champion at the Roxy Pro in Biarritz last Friday. Carissa who’s just 18 won her title in some style by reaching her sixth final in six events, breaking another ASP record. She’s also the first Hawaiian to win a world title since Margo Oberg […]
How to wax and de-wax your surfboard
Most middle-aged surfers will already know how to wax and de-wax their surfboards, but have you ever seen it done with such style and grace? Apologies to any sensitive surfing feminists out there. But you can watch men wax their boards, in nothing but tight fitting boardies, every weekend at your local break. For more […]
5 Best Surf Movies Ever
Ok, I admit the “best surf movies” is a subjective statement but there aren’t many surfing movies with a story line, and these are the cream of the crop. By “surf movies” I don’t mean hardcore surf flicks like Modern Collective, September Sessions or even Endless Summer. I mean feature length mainstream movies with actors, […]
Wave photos from Hawaii
Clark Little is from the hallowed shores of Waimea Bay and is re-known for surfing its wild shore break. Little is a husband, and father of two, and as well as his skill on the water he has gained worldwide recognition for his photography in the water. His passion for surf photography began in 2007, […]
Vintage surfboard meet
If you like vintage surfboards then dust of the old quiver and get your nostalgic surf bum down to Lusty Glaze tomorrow. There will be a Vintage Surf Meet between 9.30 and 12pm in the Lusty Glaze car park on Sunday the 26th June 2011, that’s in Newquay in case you wasn’t sure. It will […]
One Word Wednesday – Pier
International Surfing Fathers Day
If you’re a Dad and you surf then the 19th June 2011 is a day made for you. Not only is it Fathers Day, but in the UK we are celebrating International Surfing Day (it’s on the 20th June in the U.S.). That means fathers have never had a better excuse to spend the day […]
Wordless Wednesday – Sunset silhouette
Five surfing firsts on film
The first wave surfed, the first thruster ridden, the first woman surfer and the first BIG wave charged will never appear in moving pictures. However some of the more modern surfing firsts have been filmed for your amazement. Here are five fantastic surf firsts on film: First Ever Surfing Kickflip – Zoltan Torkos First ever […]
