Surfing

Pro Surfers to Honor ‘Female Heroes’ in Upcoming World Surf League Tour

World Surf League is acknowledging International Women’s Day this year in a very cool way: celebrating inspirational women in sports history.

Written by Mary Murphy March 03, 2022

5 Life-Changing Surf Retreats to Attend in 2022

Surf retreats offer the opportunity to venture to a tropical destination and spend a week fully immersed in the sport. There, you can meet like-minded…

Written by Rebecca Parsons February 23, 2022

What Makes Moana Jones Wong the World’s Best Pipe Surfer? Watch and Learn

Moana Jones Wong is as smooth as a surfer can get. Watch the 22-year-old World Surf League Pro Pipeline champ do what she does best.

Written by Sam Anderson February 10, 2022

Kelly Slater Wins Record 8th Pipeline Title; May Push for World Record

Kelly Slater won the first event on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour at Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline. Will the GOAT pursue a record 12th…

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2022

‘Raft the Grand Canyon’ Music Video Is So Nerdy, It’s Hip

In what could be described as a millennial version of Weird Al in the wild, a band of jolly river rats sing, dance, and raft…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 04, 2022

Incoming: Wyve 3D-Printed Surfboards Glide on Bioplastics, Not Foam

Wyve looks to have set the new benchmark for sustainable surfboard designs with its latest 3D-printed surfboards.

Written by Sam Anderson February 04, 2022

Friday Vibes: POV Pipeline With Dylan Lightfoot Brings the Mellow

Watch Dylan Lightfoot and Chris Rogers’ ‘Surfing JBay’ for a guaranteed Friday mellow-out. POV pipeline cruising and chill music? Full send.

Written by Sam Anderson January 21, 2022

Relive Hours of World-Class Surfing: Bethany Hamilton & Co. Crush at Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Watch Bethany Hamilton and other World Surf League women contenders put on a show on day 3 of Hawaii’s Da Hui Backdoor Shootout.

Written by Sam Anderson January 17, 2022

Ride Minnesota’s ‘Wave of the Century’ With Ben Gravy

Surfer Ben Gravy and friends spent winter scoring swells in the Midwest. Watch them catch a legendary day in Minnesota.

Written by Sam Anderson January 12, 2022

Surf Legend Kelly Slater Starts New Fin Company: Endorfins

Surfing’s GOAT debuts something he’s obsessed over since his competition days: ultralight, universally compatible surfboard fins.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 20, 2021

Watch the World’s Best Big-Wave Surfers Ride Monsters at 2021 Nazaré Tow Challenge

Big names in big-wave surfing flocked to Portugal’s Silver Coast this week for pristine high lines and world-class barrels.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 14, 2021

Big Waves, Big Stage: Red Bull Magnitude Surf Contest Is Back

Wondering what some of the world’s best surfers are up to? Well, from December to February, a slew of them will be chasing Hawaii’s biggest…

Written by Mary Murphy December 01, 2021

Aussie Surfer Wins Award for Biodegradable Surfboards

Young engineer and surfer Emile Theau won a major startup award for innovating 95% biodegradable performance surfboards. They’re affordable, too.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 15, 2021

Wipeout! SoundSwell Waterproof Headphones Can Go Over the Falls

Independent tech startup SoundSwell introduces the world’s most waterproof headphones, the SoundSwell Smartwatch Series. The earbuds can survive activities from diving to whitewater kayaking, and…

Written by Sam Anderson November 11, 2021

Waltons Building World-Class Whitewater Park in Rural Arkansas/Oklahoma

In 2023, the Walton Family Foundation, partnering with the Grand River Dam Authority, expects to complete construction on a 30-acre whitewater park.

Written by Yoon Kim November 09, 2021

‘My Home Run’: Discover Backyard Whitewater by Standup Paddleboard

Whitewater paddling can be found nearly everywhere. It’s about your love for the sport, who you’re with, and a lot more that makes a river…

Written by Mary Murphy October 29, 2021

Slope to Shore: Tatum Monod Packs for All Kinds of Fun

Tatum Monod is most famous for her freeskiing feats, but come summer she rarely travels without a fly rod. We caught up with her on…

Gear I Used: Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain Road Trip

From camping and river surfing to ski mountaineering and watching the sunrise, here’s the gear that kept our trip safe, comfortable, and super fun.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 10, 2021

Fresh CAKE: Makka Modular E-Scooter Carries Skis, Boards, and Bikes

CAKE is looking high and low to find the next big thing in electric scooters. Its idea? Mega modularity.

Written by Sam Anderson September 01, 2021

Kelly Slater’s Artificial Wave Will Crown ‘The Ultimate Surfer’ on Hulu

In ‘The Ultimate Surfer,’ surfers face off on the world’s best artificial waves for $100,000 and a spot on the WSL’s 2022 Championship Tour.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 25, 2021

Witness Gulf of Alaska Whitewater in Boat-Camp-Surf ‘Flowstate’ Episode

Flowstate is one of NRS’ hallmark whitewater video series, following whitewater kayaker Brendan Wells on water-based adventures. Watch the latest episode.

Written by Mary Murphy August 13, 2021

Olympic Gold Achieved, World Tour Finals Bound: Interview With Surf Legend Carissa Moore

Carissa Moore won an Olympic gold medal surfing in Tokyo last week. This week, she’ll try her hand at waves on the World Tour circuit.

Written by Mary Murphy August 12, 2021

40 Years of Waves: The Extraordinary Life of Surfer and SUPer Robby Naish

Naish won his first windsurfing world championship at age 13. Now, after 40 years of competing on the waves, he’s moving on.

Written by Mary Murphy August 10, 2021

Olympic Surfing Results: US Woman Takes Gold, Brazil Tops in Men’s

Just like sport climbing, this year marks the first year surfing will be included in the Olympics. Here’s all you need to know.

Written by Mary Murphy July 27, 2021

The Submerge Wallet: Sleek, Waterproof, and 1,000% Funded

The Submerge submersible wallet and cardholder have generated a big wave of support. What’s the fuss about? Get all the details here.

Written by Sam Anderson July 05, 2021

Seeking Stoke? Find It at This Summer Stoke Film Fest, for Free

Celebrate summer by ‘seeking the stoke’ through these surf and skate short films, debuted at The Lady Alliance Seeking Stoke Summer Film Festival.

Written by Mary Murphy July 02, 2021

Sustainable Sailors: Motley Crew Grows Food, Builds Surfboards at Sea

‘Wave of Change’ isn’t a traditional surf movie. Rather, it’s a culture-focused travel documentary that happens to find surf bliss along the way.

Written by Mary Murphy June 28, 2021

Better Together: TANDM Surf Bodyboard Makes Ocean Fun Accessible to All

The Clark family set out to create a board that would allow others to create and share memories with friends and family on the water.…

Written by Rebecca Parsons June 24, 2021

In ‘Primitive,’ Filmmaker Takes Deep Dive Into Vancouver Surf Culture

Ben Lalande tells the tale of a cold-water surfer from Canada named Kalum Bruhwiler. Explore Tofino, Vancouver’s surf culture through his family tree.

Written by Mary Murphy May 18, 2021

Sitka Gear Recruits Bowhunter, Big-Wave Surfer for 2-Part Film Series

Surfing, spearfishing, hunting, living close to nature — that’s what this high-stakes athlete is all about. Check out Mark Healey in Sitka Gear’s new film.

Written by Mary Murphy May 04, 2021

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