Sacred Rules of Surfing and Surf Etiquette
An Introduction to Surfboards
A surfboard is such a uniquely Californian icon that one tends to forget that the surfboard probably originated in the Hawaiian Islands. Today, famous surfers come from all over the world, but Californian and Australian surfers tend to win most of the big championships.
All in the Family: A History of the Sacred Rules of Surfing and Surf Etiquette and How to Apply Them
The world of surfing is a bit of a strange one; we have this belief and ideal about being free spirits, travelers and dropouts from society, yet at the same time, like all sociological groups we have our own set of rules that we try to live by, and without them, we are quickly lost.
Why Wakeboarding?
When summer is fast approaching every family has more time to enjoy each other’s company. Summer means more time for fun and more time for each other. And what would summer be without going to the beach and enjoying water sports?
Wakeboarding: The New Surfing
Wakeboarding is a sport of the times. A wakeboarder is a person towed behind a boat or a cable skiing lift at a speed of around 18-24 mph. The main difference is that instead of skis, the rider uses a single board, shorter in length and wider than snowboards, with foot bindings.
From Skurfer to Wakeboarding : History of Wakeboarding
If you are a certified aficionado of surfing then you should have possibly heard of the more or less similar version of it. As a beach-buff the sight of unusual surfers might have caught your attention as they are dragged by a boat or by a truck on the water’s edge while a ski rope attached their board. It has been quite some time now since that sport was devised, with a bit of transformation because instead of using conventional surfboards one has to use shorter boards in the said sport.
Surfrider Brasil Meets Jack Johnson
The story of Bocao was featured on Fuel TV. Jack Johnson came down to show his support for Surfrider Foundation Brasil and the groms living in the Favela.
Day 3 Action Video 1: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
We’re talking Round 3 and we’re talking about pumping surf. This video features highlights from Heats 1 to 4, including action from Bruce Irons, Rob Machado, Kalani Chapman, Luke Stedman, Kelly Slater. Note: Check out Kelly’s 10 at the end of the clip!
Day 3 Action Video 2: Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters
This year’s Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters bamboozled everyone and Round 3 was a beauty. This video highlights Heats 5 to 8, including sick shots of Mick Fanning, Bruno Santos, Jake Paterson, Tamayo Perry, Andy Irons and others.