The 10 Most Influential Surf Spots on the Planet
This is a list of global surf spots that have significantly affected the direction of the sport. They might not be the best, but they are certainly influential.
‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Cinematographer Anka Malatynska on Embracing the North Shore Chaos
We spoke to 'Rescue: HI-Surf' Cinematographer Anka Malatynska about embracing the chaos and crafting lush visuals while filming on the Seven Mile Miracle.
How Will America’s Relaxed Gambling Laws Impact Competitive Surfing?
In 2023, the WSL signed with ALT Sports Data to “unlock new markets in the world of regulated sports betting.” How will gambling impact competitive surfing?
8 Beautiful Photos From a Late-Season Indonesian Strike Mission
Photographer Marcus Paladino and friends made a fruitful late-season run to Indonesia. Lance's Right produced. Here are eight beautiful shots.
This Iconic UK Surf Magazine Is Going Non-Profit
Wavelength, which bills itself as Europe’s longest-running surf magazine, has embraced the not-for-profit angle. Will other magazines on the brink follow?
The Art of Stacy Peralta
Stacy Peralta has influenced action sports like no other, as an athlete and filmmaker. Now, he's displaying his chops as a fine artist in Cambria, California.
Director Bob Campi and Writer Jim Kempton Discuss ‘The Shape of Things: The Dick Brewer Story’
We spoke with director Bob Campi and writer Jim Kempton to learn more about the making of the documentary on the iconic character that is Dick Brewer.
Alejo Muniz’s CT Requalification Caps Banner Year for the Much-Maligned Post-Heat Interview
It’s been a banner year for post-heat interviews in surfing. Usually, they're a snooze fest. So we took a look at the best from this year's post-heat talks.
Is Tya Zebrowski the Best 13-Year-Old Surfing Has Ever Seen?
Tya Zebrowski has taken the competitive surfing world by storm, qualifying for next year's Challenger Series. Is she the best 13-year-old phenom ever?
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The Surfboards That Allowed Us to Ride the Tube
Gerry Lopez talks about his first Coral Cruiser, a game changing surfboard in barreling waves – part of a series of designs that allowed us to ride the tube.
Doc Lausch Shaped His First Board Long Before He Wrote His First Surf Prescription
For Doc Lausch, the shaper behind Huntington Beach's Surf Prescriptions, working with his hands has always been part of his relationship with surfing.
This Is Sam Moody, One of the Most Gifted Cinematographers in the Worlds of Surf and Snow
Prolific shooter Sam Moody talks about working with idols, the feast or famine of a freelancer, "Australian coolism," and how creativity and passion are key.
With Her New Surfboard Brand, Coco Ho is Growing Up
We reached out to Coco Ho to find out more about how her new surfboard brand, XO COCO, came to life and what she has in store for the future.
An Ode to History’s Most Underrated Surfers
Hawaiians David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole and Edward Keli’ialonui were attending military school when they first surfed the waters of Santa Cruz.
We Spoke With Kai Lenny as He Took Notes at Natural Selection Revelstoke
Yes, Kai Lenny has taken inspiration from snowboarding and applied it to big wave surfing. We spoke with him as he took notes at Natural Selection Revelstoke.
7 of Surfing’s Most Tumultuous Sponsorship Breakups
Surfers need sponsorships to make a living, but sometimes those relationships go south. Here are 7 of the most tumultuous splits between surfers and sponsors.
How an Injury Helped My Surfing Progress
It became apparent that my back injury was playing a part in the decline of my surfing. I had to try something new. So I did. And it worked.
John John Florence on Why the WSL Finals Should Be at Pipeline and How Long He’ll Compete
John John Florence told us he'd love to see the WSL Finals at a wave like Pipeline. He spoke with us about the WSL, retirement, and a number of other nuggets.
Explaining Surfers’ Dialect and Why They Sound Perpetually Stoned
The language of surfers is certainly unique to the lifestyle. It's not always easy to understand. We examine the dialect and why it sounds the way it does.
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