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I Cheated on Tracks with BeachGrit and the Comments Section Ate Me Alive

I have just had my first real online postmodern experience. Which has both surprised and fascinated me. Seeing as Tracks magazine, for whom I have been a freelance contributor for almost 40 years, has reduced publication from monthly to quarterly, I have found I have too many articles and stories for the magazine. It’s a very tense time in publishing. It’s tense everywhere. Editors don’t want to

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OnlyFans Goes Deep In A Way That Will Surprise You

In the ocean realm, as surfers we are joined by fellow aquatic enthusiasts of various types, water people, if you will. To name a few, there are fishermen, bodysurfers, foilers, SUP'ers (sigh), swimmers, sailors, scuba divers, and free divers. While all have their own merits, for those committed to surfing at the highest levels, there is much we can learn from our free diving compatriots. Just re

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TGR’s All-Time Moments Year by Year: Decade Three of 30 Years of Stoke (2016-2025)

As the calendar flipped to 2016–2025, the foundation was laid for an era of unprecedented progression and reach. This was the decade when the edge of what was possible became the new starting line. We didn’t just chase winter; we became a global action sports collective, following the adrenaline from the gnarliest spines in Alaska to the liquid canvas of the ocean. Technology became more intimate

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Man Dies After Multiple Fatal Drownings in Northern California

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On Wednesday, a 32-year-old man was found dead in the water off Northern California. The body of the unidentified victim was discovered at Bean Hollow State Beach, close to the town of Pescadero and south of San Francisco. At the time, the man and his wife were exploring tide pools. After the woman returned to their car to retrieve something, when she came back, her husband was gone. Then, the bo

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In a Secret Meeting, Utah Officials Proposed Ending Reservations at National Parks

Utah state officials are taking aim at existing and proposed timed-entry reservation systems at Arches and Zion National Parks. In a closed-door meeting held on Monday, December 1, in Salt Lake City, state officials proposed radical policy changes for the state’s 13 national park units. The most substantial changes included doing away with the reservation programs. The Salt Lake Tribune and other

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In a Secret Meeting, Utah Officials Proposed Ending Reservations at National Parks

Utah state officials are taking aim at existing and proposed timed-entry reservation systems at Arches and Zion National Parks. In a closed-door meeting held on Monday, December 1, in Salt Lake City, state officials proposed radical policy changes for the state’s 13 national park units. The most substantial changes included doing away with the reservation programs. The Salt Lake Tribune and other

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Unearthed Kelly Slater song lyrics spur concern

There are not enough internet pages in the entire world, much less on BeachGrit, to catalog the many wonders of Kelly Slater. The 11x professional surfing champion is, of course, best known for his many professional surfing championships. 11, in total, not counting an Eddie win, 3 US Open of Surfing titles and 4 Laureaus World Sports Awards for Action Sportsperson of the Year. Surf fans also know

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Finders Keepers: Tanner Gudauskas Examines ‘Shelter’s’ Green Bonzer Experiment

Growing up, I loved watching Shelter on repeat. The story and cultural relevance that film had for me set the tone for my love of surf films. In this episode of “Finders Keepers,” I set out to trace the lineage of the Campbell Brothers’ Bonzer design, the board that shaped eras and quietly pushed surfing forward. We sat down with Chris Malloy to revisit Shelter, the film that burned the Green Bon

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Finders Keepers: Tanner Gudauskas Examines ‘Shelter’s’ Green Bonzer Experiment

Growing up, I loved watching Shelter on repeat. The story and cultural relevance that film had for me set the tone for my love of surf films. In this episode of “Finders Keepers,” I set out to trace the lineage of the Campbell Brothers’ Bonzer design, the board that shaped eras and quietly pushed surfing forward. We sat down with Chris Malloy to revisit Shelter, the film that burned the Green Bon

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Gold Coast Dredging Project Births a Brand New Wave

To witness the birth of a wave in real time is an incredibly rare opportunity. Of course, if anyone was going to do it, it would be weird-wave pioneer Dylan Graves, whose latest video documents his pursuit of a break birthed by a dredging project on Australia’s Gold Coast. Earlier this year, Cyclone Alfred walloped the Gold Coast. After initially kicking up a run of incredible surf , the storm th

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Ocean Beach on January 24th, 2024 Is a Day Worth Reliving

Ocean Beach is a notoriously hard place to surf . The waves get big. The current rips. The paddle out is shoulder-breaking, and that paddling never really stops until you’re done surfing and back on the beach. But for Ocean Beach surfers, there’s nothing they like better. It’s a bit of a fickle place — depending on the kind of surf you’re hoping for, I suppose — but on January 24, 2024, everythin

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Gold Coast Dredging Project Births a Brand New Wave

To witness the birth of a wave in real time is an incredibly rare opportunity. Of course, if anyone was going to do it, it would be weird-wave pioneer Dylan Graves, whose latest video documents his pursuit of a break birthed by a dredging project on Australia’s Gold Coast. Earlier this year, Cyclone Alfred walloped the Gold Coast. After initially kicking up a run of incredible surf , the storm th

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Ocean Beach on January 24th, 2024 Is a Day Worth Reliving

Ocean Beach is a notoriously hard place to surf . The waves get big. The current rips. The paddle out is shoulder-breaking, and that paddling never really stops until you’re done surfing and back on the beach. But for Ocean Beach surfers, there’s nothing they like better. It’s a bit of a fickle place — depending on the kind of surf you’re hoping for, I suppose — but on January 24, 2024, everythin

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Right-Of-Way Dispute Leads to Court Summonses for Keystone Skier, Snowboarder

If you shred hard enough, someone’s bound to have a problem with it. A right-of-way dispute between a skier and a snowboarder at Colorado’s Keystone Resort turned contentious last week, ending in violence and a court summons. According to a post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, the altercation began when a skier at Keystone thought that a snowboarder downhill from her was turning too wide,

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Win Any Moment Ski

Don't miss this one — this week's winner will get any pair of skis they want from Moment's new 2025-2026 collection! Enter before December 12th for your chance to win! The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Surf Cams Capture Mysterious Footage of…Honestly, Who Knows?

Somebody call Joe Rogan , there’s been a UFO sighting . And honestly, I’m not the slightest bit skeptical. In all the years of human existence, and the two decades of people carrying miniature HD cameras in their pockets 24/7, it only makes sense that one of mankind’s greatest mysteries — whether or not we’re alone in the universe — is proven through grainy surf cam footage. “Didn’t see that on t

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A Surf Photo Worth a Thousand Words, Or So

Tell studied surfers from around the world, “I just got out of the water in Boston,” and many will say, “There’s surf there? Must be colder than a witch’s tit.” I lived in Boston for five years. And not once did it occur to me to go look for surf. Out of sight, out of mind. Then, as timing would have it, my father chased the swells of love to Beantown (and re-married a lovely woman) just as I mov

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Nathan Florence Narrates a Drone’s-Eye View of Pipeline

There’s not a lot of people who know Pipeline better than Nathan Florence . Though the charger’s seemingly constant world tour often takes him away from his North Shore home, you can be sure to always find him back in the lineup when winter hits, and this year is no different. This week, the surfer once again took to YouTube to post his latest report from surfing’s center stage – however, he took

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Mark Healey Surfed a Massive Outer Reef, and Waimea Bay, on the XL Thanksgiving Swell

Mark Healey has achieved the status of living legend in the surfing world. He’s done this through years of dedication to surfing the biggest waves he possibly can. He’s a patient man – one who waits for the wave he wants instead of wildly throwing spaghetti at the wall in hopes of sticking a good one. And when Oahu’s outer reefs got in the way of a swell big enough to break over them, he was ther

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Carlos Burle Suffers Scary Hold Down at Nazaré; Blames Handheld Camera for Complicating Rescue

After images emerged of Carlos Burle being rescued from a heavy wipeout at Nazaré, the big-wave surfer took to Instagram to update fans that he had been released from the hospital, is in stable condition, and is returning to Brazil. Footage circulating online shows Burle getting swallowed by whitewater on a massive wave on December 3. Then he gets hit by a second wall of whitewash, leaving him li

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Nate Florence and Kai Lenny Started Winter Off With an Irish Slab Hunt

Mullaghmore, when it’s big, is one of the most inhospitable places in the world to surf. The weather does not like you there. The wind howls, the rain is icy and pelting, and the waves are full of raw, untamed power. So it’s perfect for surfers who thrive in the face of adversity. Surfers like Nate Florence and Kai Lenny. It wasn’t just the two of them, though. Natxo Gonzalez and Leonardo Fiorava

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Boyfriend charged after girlfriend's death

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On January 19 , a 33-year-old woman died 160 feet below the summit of Grossglockner, Austria ‘s highest peak. She perished after her boyfriend, an experienced mountaineer, left her alone in the freezing conditions. The lights they carried with them were caught by a webcam , and they trace an outline of a sad sequence of events. According to reports, neither the woman or her boyfriend have been id

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Mom Strength: Carissa Moore Surfs First Heat Since Giving Birth and 2024 Olympics

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Carissa Moore is back. Not to the Championship Tour (yet), as that doesn’t get cranking until April. But she did don a jersey and surf a heat for the first time since becoming a mother and the 2024 Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Her return to competition came yesterday in the quarterfinals of the HIC Haleiwa Pro, the WSL QS 2,000 on the North Shore of Oahu. Carissa, quite simply, dominated. She droppe

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Opening Ceremony 11am Today! The Eddie Aikau surf contest: more than waves at Waimea Bay

It is our Superbowl! The Eddie, a legendary surf competition, is more than just a contest for Hawai’i—it’s a cherished tradition. The Eddie Aikau Opening Ceremony took place on December 5, 2025, at Waimea Bay Beach Park, marking the start of the prestigious big wave surfing competition in honor of Eddie Aikau. THE EDDIE AIKAU HERE

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Sharks Swarm School of Fish at Popular Australia Surf Spot (Video)

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Nestled in the southeastern coast of Australia, Byron Bay is a haven for neo-hippies, surfers, granola-munchers – all living harmoniously in the idyllic coastal region. And while Byron might not be known as a shark hotspot, when compared to other areas of Australia, like the western coast, the toothy creatures are always lurking down under, no matter where you are. Recently, footage emerged of a

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Basecamp Confidential: I’m a Lifty at a Big-Name Ski Resort

At the top of the ski resort food chain, you’ve got the ski patrollers and instructors, the sharp-eyed managers, and the goggle-tanned moneybags in the C-suite. And at the very bottom? You’ve got the lifties. Lift operators are glorified alpine life guards. They have two main tasks: keep the launch pads clear of snow, and stop the lift if anyone gets sucked into a chair. You can become a lifty wi

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Surf coach Connor Lyons sentenced

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Connor Lyons, a former competitive surfer from Queensland, Australia, turned surf coach to kids, will be eligible for parole in June, 2026 after sexually abusing children. The saga with Lyons, who is 27, began back in December of 2024. That’s when he was first arrested, then released. And he went home, accessed child pornography on his computer and phone, then deleted them. But police found out a

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Don’t Fear, Winter Is Here: Mountain Hardwear Mineral King All Season Review

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here . Wintertime camping is one of my favorite pastimes. The crowds have dwindled, the air is crisp, and the scenery is stunning. But camping in the off-season also comes with some drawbacks. It’s often cold and wet, which can make for an uncomfortable experienc

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Study explores how standing waves could enhance purification of Amsterdam's canal water

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Surf Pill are launching a joint research project to investigate whether a floating surf installation with integrated water purification can improve water quality in Amsterdam's inner waterways. Once the permitting process has been completed, the first prototype will be built in Amsterdam-Noord. During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it became visible how vulner

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Surf Cams Capture Mysterious Footage of…Honestly, Who Knows?

Somebody call Joe Rogan , there’s been a UFO sighting . And honestly, I’m not the slightest bit skeptical. In all the years of human existence, and the two decades of people carrying miniature HD cameras in their pockets 24/7, it only makes sense that one of mankind’s greatest mysteries — whether or not we’re alone in the universe — is proven through grainy surf cam footage. “Didn’t see that on t

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A Surf Photo Worth a Thousand Words, Or So

Tell studied surfers from around the world, “I just got out of the water in Boston,” and many will say, “There’s surf there? Must be colder than a witch’s tit.” I lived in Boston for five years. And not once did it occur to me to go look for surf. Out of sight, out of mind. Then, as timing would have it, my father chased the swells of love to Beantown (and re-married a lovely woman) just as I mov

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Where the Woodwose Are: Inside Shane McFalls’ 16mm Ski Film

Shot entirely on 16mm and built around animation, analog process, and original music, the new short from director Shane McFalls captures skiing in its rawest, most playful form. Featuring Dane Kirk , Pontus Penttilä , Sämi Ortlieb , and Erik Olson, the project blends home-movie energy with a deep creative ethos tied to the Salomon Depart movement; an athlete-driven vision of freestyle skiing root

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Hugh Jackman defiles Mick Fanning’s beautiful Bell in New York

Hugh Jackman is one of the biggest Australian stars alive today, sharing room at the top with Chris Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman and Mel Gibson. The 57-year-old was lucky to be born in the Lucky Country, his parents taking part in the famed “Ten Pound Pom” program to re-populate Australia after World War II. The triple threat singer-dancer-actor grew up in Sydney, attending an all-boy

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30 Years on the Line: Alex Krastev Built the TGR 30th Anniversary Apparel Line

Alex Krastev is an artist whose work effortlessly blends the raw energy of surf and snow with a nostalgic, almost psychedelic aesthetic. We were thrilled to work with him previously on our limited-edition Grateful Dead summer line, a collection that immediately resonated with the TGR audience. Now, we’ve brought Alex back for our biggest celebration yet: the TGR 30th Anniversary Line . Three deca

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A Full Cup of Coffee and Keys Left Behind. Inside the Mysterious Disappearance of Utah Wilderness Guide Joe Pachak.

Bluff is a small town in Utah with a population of 250, where the four corners of its respective states converge. For Joe Pachak, it’s been home since 1989. That’s because those close to Pachak say that he resonates deeply with all that this southwestern pocket embodies—a culminating point of art, history, and the outdoors. For friends and family, Pachak’s love of home and community makes his sud

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A Full Cup of Coffee and Keys Left Behind. Inside the Mysterious Disappearance of Utah Wilderness Guide Joe Pachak.

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Bluff is a small town in Utah with a population of 250, where the four corners of its respective states converge. For Joe Pachak, it’s been home since 1989. That’s because those close to Pachak say that he resonates deeply with all that this southwestern pocket embodies—a culminating point of art, history, and the outdoors. For friends and family, Pachak’s love of home and community makes his sud

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

FSA KFX i28 Wheels

FSA’s KFX i28 wheels were developed on the World Cup XC circuit, but we’ve found their appeal to extend well beyond pure XC racing. Check out our Full Review for more on why we think a lot of folks should consider the KFX i28 wheels. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner! Here at Outside, we’re excited to tune into the newly recognized sport of ski mountaineering and cheer on the alpine skiers, snowboarders, and other winter sports athletes. Opening ceremony of the Winter Games will be held on February 6 in Milan, Italy. But some competitions (like curling) will start as early as February 4 in the neighboring c

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Rucking Is the Latest Outdoors Trend. Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before Loading up Your Ruck Pack.

As a former soldier and current wildland firefighter, I know firsthand that when an operation requires carrying an injured person out or getting equipment to a distant ridgetop, that’s inevitably when the helicopter suddenly can’t take off, the convoy just left, and the roads are impassable. It’s time to lace up the Lambo-feeties and rev those Chevro-legs—by rucking. To the average outdoorsperson

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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner! Here at Outside, we’re excited to tune into the newly recognized sport of ski mountaineering and cheer on the alpine skiers, snowboarders, and other winter sports athletes. Opening ceremony of the Winter Games will be held on February 6 in Milan, Italy. But some competitions (like curling) will start as early as February 4 in the neighboring c

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Disorderly Conduct at Keystone: When the Party Goes Sideways on the Hill

The communal experience of riding a mountain requires an implicit understanding of etiquette and safety. This social contract was severely tested recently at Keystone Resort when a dispute concerning turn radius and right-of-way escalated, resulting in two parties receiving summonses for disorderly conduct from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. This incident serves as a crucial case study in th

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Inside Johan Rosen’s Effortless New Short Film, “SHRIMP SANDWICH”

Johan Rosen’s new short film, SHRIMP SANDWICH , is a beautiful, action-packed contradiction. The title is a direct translation of the Swedish saying “Åka Räkmacka” or “Glida in på Räkmacka,” which means “to get things handed to you” or “to achieve things without having to work hard.” The film itself is two years of non-stop, high-quality snowboarding, but the crew claims it all came together easi

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"No Freaking Way!" Ireland Delivers Huge Waves for Kai Lenny, Nathan Florence & Friends (Video)

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We try and avoid hyperbole whenever possible but it's hard not to think of the Red Bull team as the best big wave crew in the world. They recently did a trip to Ireland that may as well have been a surf camp on steroids--with sessions at Mullaghmore, Riley's and Aileen's. Yeah, that's the sort of thing you can do when you've got wings . Although the entire Red Bull surf roster wasn't there, they

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Bombshell: Convicted Pedophile Surf Coach Connor Lyons Released as Early as June 2026

Connor Lyons is one of those rare birds, a pedophile who doesn’t hide behind a defence of mental illness or abuse or a claim of innocence. The children’s surf coach and WSL surfer, twenty-seven, who was charged with multiple sex crimes against kids and who subsequently pleaded guilty today got himself five years at the top, a helluva lot less than the potential twenty and, y’would’ve thought, the

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TGR’s Defining Moments Episode One: The First Film | The Continuum

As we celebrate 30 years of Teton Gravity Research, we’re heading back to where it all began — The Continuum (1996) . Shot on a shoestring budget by a crew of ski-obsessed dirtbags chasing snow, the film proved our lives in the mountains could inspire a community far bigger than we ever imagined. Every legend has an origin story, and for TGR, it began with Todd and Steve Jones in Jackson Hole and

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What happens to a small Australian beach town after four shark attacks in one day? PART FIVE

( Editor’s note : This an eight-part fictional story about a little surf town that is forced to confront the real world effects of shark protection, the removal of shark nets and the obfuscation of public servants wildly out of their depth. It’s based on the experience of Ballina, if y’hadn’t worked that out yet. Read part one here . Part two here . Part three here. Part four here. ) Inside the M

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What Is the ‘Wavebender’? Innovative New Surf Park Tech Unveiled

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Tom Lochtefeld has been in the manmade wave industry for decades, beginning with the FlowRider standing wave deathtrap in San Diego. Every time I visited that place, before it closed a handful of years back, someone either broke an arm, got clocked in the face, or dislocated their shoulder. Mostly it was the latter; I saw a lot of those. But Lochtefeld has continued on his journey to bring manmad

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The Boards of Choice for One of the World’s Most Progressive Female Surfers

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“When I think of progression in women’s surfing, at this point, I think of airs and barrels,” says 18-year-old Sierra Kerr. “Because there’s so much room to grow in that part. Our turns are good and we can always get them better, but the airs and barrels — that’s what I really want to push and leave the younger generation to want to send and get as good as the boys.” As is often the case with rea

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Surf Cam Captures Possible UFO Sighting in SoCal (Video)

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With hundreds of cameras live-streaming continuously all across the globe – primarily, of course, to check surf conditions – Surfline has a godlike network of eyeballs. And occasionally, it’s not just the waves that Surfline’s cams capture. The cameras have recorded (and assisted in solving) crimes; they’ve caught sharks breaching at popular surf spots like Lower Trestles; and dead whales slowly

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DUO: The Story Behind Mac Forehand & Jack Price’s Newest Film

Skier Mac Forehand and filmmaker Jack Price just dropped their newest project, DUO ; a two-year experiment in pushing themselves, their creativity, and their friendship into a new zone. We caught up with the pair to hear how it all went: the highs, the chaos, the surprises, and the moments that shaped the project from a rough idea into their most personal work yet. Mac Forehand How’s it going Mac

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Nathan Florence Narrates a Drone’s-Eye View of Pipeline

There’s not a lot of people who know Pipeline better than Nathan Florence . Though the charger’s seemingly constant world tour often takes him away from his North Shore home, you can be sure to always find him back in the lineup when winter hits, and this year is no different. This week, the surfer once again took to YouTube to post his latest report from surfing’s center stage – however, he took

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72 Hours on the Rock: A Waimea Swell, Glorious Sunsets, & Wave of the Winter Contenders

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One of the things I love about Ryan “Chachi” Craig’s portfolio is his ability to shoot from all angles. He can put a drone in the sky, post up on the beach, or swim all day at one of the world’s deadliest reefs. Regardless of his positioning, the creativity, quality and impact of his imagery never wavers. By his count, Chachi reconns this is his 15th season shooting on the North Shore. That says

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Mark Healey Surfed a Massive Outer Reef, and Waimea Bay, on the XL Thanksgiving Swell

Mark Healey has achieved the status of living legend in the surfing world. He’s done this through years of dedication to surfing the biggest waves he possibly can. He’s a patient man – one who waits for the wave he wants instead of wildly throwing spaghetti at the wall in hopes of sticking a good one. And when Oahu’s outer reefs got in the way of a swell big enough to break over them, he was ther

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Video Shows Woman Beckoning Bear Like It’s a Harmless Puppy

I had a random debate with a close friend years ago about people using, “if I tell you not to touch that hot stove,” as a metaphor for common sense advice. The idea, of course, is that the person telling a friend not to touch that hot stove is simply looking out for whomever they’re warning. And they do so with the hope that saying, “Hey, that’s hot, you’re gonna burn yourself,” will save the per

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Carlos Burle Suffers Scary Hold Down at Nazaré; Blames Handheld Camera for Complicating Rescue

After images emerged of Carlos Burle being rescued from a heavy wipeout at Nazaré, the big-wave surfer took to Instagram to update fans that he had been released from the hospital, is in stable condition, and is returning to Brazil. Footage circulating online shows Burle getting swallowed by whitewater on a massive wave on December 3. Then he gets hit by a second wall of whitewash, leaving him li

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Wave of the Winter Is On: Hawaii’s Ultimate Barrel-Riding Showdown Is Back

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After a five-year hiatus, one of surfing’s most iconic events is making its long-awaited comeback. Wave of the Winter is returning to the North Shore of Oahu – where legends are forged and reputations are cemented. Running from December 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, the event will celebrate the biggest, heaviest, and most perfect rides from Haleiwa to V-Land, capturing the essence of what ma

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My Experience Inside the High-Tech Ammortal Recovery Chamber

As a gear editor who’s been working in the health and wellness space for nearly a decade, I’ve noticed one recurring trend: the endless additions to our self-care routine. It’s no longer enough to eat well and exercise. Instead, to be our “best selves,” we’re expected to meditate, walk 10,000 steps each day, follow a multi-step skincare routine, practice mobility, and keep a journal—every single

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Nate Florence and Kai Lenny Started Winter Off With an Irish Slab Hunt

Mullaghmore, when it’s big, is one of the most inhospitable places in the world to surf. The weather does not like you there. The wind howls, the rain is icy and pelting, and the waves are full of raw, untamed power. So it’s perfect for surfers who thrive in the face of adversity. Surfers like Nate Florence and Kai Lenny. It wasn’t just the two of them, though. Natxo Gonzalez and Leonardo Fiorava

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Deep Dive: Pivot Shuttle SL/AM

We compare the Pivot Shuttle SL/AM to the Pivot Shuttle SL, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL, Canyon Spectral:ONfly, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Mondraker Dune XR, Yeti MTe, and Propain Sresh SL Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear, become a membe

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Does Your Jacket Have NASA Tech?

You don’t mess with a fan favorite like L.L.Bean’s PrimaLoft Packaway Jacket unless you know you can make it better. Fortunately, developers at the iconic Maine outdoor lifestyle company had an ace up their sleeve for this update. The new version of the L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Packaway has 60 grams of PrimaLoft Cross Core insulation—a recycled polyester synthetic fiber infused with NASA-developed Aero

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Seven-arm octopus found in Scotland

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There are a lot of weird animals living in the ocean that we know almost nothing about . One of them is called the seven-arm octopus named (as you can probably guess) for the fact that it appears at times to have seven arms instead of the regular eight. It is not called a septopus, though, because it does have eight. It can be pretty huge, too — up to 165-ish pounds — but since it lives where we

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Jaws Lights Up as Season’s First XL West Swell Hits Maui

Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s the time that Jaws surfers live for: Peahi’s opening day. A massive XL swell marched in from the west, serving sets up in the 15-foot range. As we’ve come to expect by now, Marcus Rodrigues was there to capture all the action. Rodrigues, who runs the MROD Maui YouTube channel , lives for days like this. The Hawaiian islands were battered by a large swell i

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Surfer Still Hasn’t Gotten Refund After Airline Ran Over His Boards With a Stair Car

“Your board bag’s been destroyed,” is quite possibly the most terrifying thing you can hear upon returning from a surf trip. Except that’s exactly what Welsh surfer William Beck was told upon returning from a trip to Biarritz. Though the tragedy first occurred a few months ago , Beck just provided an update on social media that he still has yet to see a dime for the destroyed equipment. “So I’d j

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Howling Offshores Create Insanely Long Barrels in Cape Town, South Africa

Howling offshores are nice , aren’t they? Sure, it can be a bit of a pain when you’re looking down the line at a perfect wave, just moments from popping up, only to find that the wind is under your board and you’re not going to make it. But if you’re looking for long tubes, the tip of South Africa is a good place to start. In the three-minute video you see here, stitched together courtesy of We B

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John John Florence Is Registered to Compete in the Pipe Pro

It’s been nearly a year since John John Florence wore a contest jersey. After announcing his return to the 2026 Championship Tour , he may come back to competition even sooner than we expected. It appears he’ll enter the Pipe Pro, running December 10 – 20, and sponsored by his brand, Florence (or Florence Marine X). The WSL’s event registration portal lists the three-time world champ as an entran

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Faroe Islands Whale Hunters Face Criminal Charges

Police in the Faroe Islands have filed formal criminal charges against whalers for the first time ever. The development comes as a result of the efforts of the conservation group Sea Shepherd, which reported a violation of whale hunting regulations to the authorities. The charges concern a traditional Faroese whale hunt called a grindadráp , or “grind” for short. The practice is a centuries-old t

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Gigi Rüf on Natural Selection, Making His Own Boards, and Snowboarding’s Power to Connect Us

Of all the ways to plant your feet on the podium at Natural Selection, Gigi Rüf does it differently than the rest. Cool, calm, and smiling the whole damn time, the 44-year-old Austrian came in as a wildcard to last year’s competition in Revelstoke and flowed his way into third place. Middle-aged snowboarders around the world tuned in to watch Gigi assert his relevance among snowboarding’s elite .

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Jack Johnson, Hermanos Gutiérrez Light Up Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Video)

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Jack Johnson is kind of having a moment ... again. Recently celebrating the quarter-century anniversary of his films "The September Sessions" and "Thicker Than Water" with shows in Santa Barbara and Laguna Beach, it turns out the North Shore resident was just getting warmed up. Stepping back into the spotlight in his typically casual, good-natured way, Jack has new musical collaborators, a new ba

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Watch Park Sessions

When a nature-loving musician takes the stage in an iconic national park, magic is inevitable. , a captivating series featuring influential artists like Mike Posner, Scout Willis, Goth Babe, and more. Each intimate set blends music and landscape, connecting the tracks and the wild places—and digging into the power of the outdoors to inspire art. Watch Now Learn more about the artists featured in

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Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep. 303)

Mike and Simon give an update on the exciting Cyclocross season so far, followed by some troubling recalls in the bike industry, a few interesting new products, and a whole lot more. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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Surfing Waves Latest Articles

How to Build Your Pro Surfing Career During College

Balance uni life and pro surfing: discover the best schools near waves, time-management tips, sponsorship advice, online degree options, and career paths for surfers.

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Hawaii sues TikTok for addiction

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TikTok is back under fire, this morning, but not from the usual peeved actors (MAHA moms). As you have certainly followed, the social media giant has been under threat of getting banned in the United States of America over what have been described as “national security concerns” for the better part of the 2020s. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance was initialy prohibited by

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Carlos Burle Survives a Near-Death Wipeout in Nazaré (Video)

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Carlos Burle has spent decades around big waves, but the wipeout he took on Wednesday in Nazaré was different. A few hours after being released from the hospital — still tired, waiting for his flight back to Brazil — he walked through the sequence with clarity during a call. Earlier that day, Burle had gone down on a giant left at Praia do Norte, taken multiple waves to the head, and been brought

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Backcountry Magazine

Mountains of the Moon

Skiing, surfing, mountain biking, free diving, mushrooms, skeletons, lasers and the Grateful Dead. On paper, it reads more like a chaotic charades list than the blueprint for a film. But in Chris Benchetler’s wonderfully bizarre imagination, this is exactly what he fuses together in his newest cinematic experience, . Dennis Ranaltar airs off a snow sculpture of a mammoth, flying above drummer Mic

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Fear Is Your Friend: What It’s Like to Dive off a 68-Foot Cliff.

Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland has dominated the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series since joining the tour in 2016. This past September, Iffland, 34, wrapped up her ninth consecutive international title. Iffland told Outside what it’s like to nail the entry on three flips (with a half twist) from a 68-foot (21-meter) cliff. There’s always more fear at the start of the season, especially with y

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

Fear Is Your Friend: What It’s Like to Dive off a 68-Foot Cliff.

Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland has dominated the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series since joining the tour in 2016. This past September, Iffland, 34, wrapped up her ninth consecutive international title. Iffland told Outside what it’s like to nail the entry on three flips (with a half twist) from a 68-foot (21-meter) cliff. There’s always more fear at the start of the season, especially with y

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The Biggest Swell of the Season at Nazaré...So Far (Video)

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It’s been somewhat of a slow start to the European big wave season, mainly with regards to Nazaré . There was a run of swell back in mid-November, which could be considered the “season opener,” but it was nothing like what recently went down on December 3rd. This most recent pulse was the real deal. Praia do Norte was absolutely flexing, with charges including Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca, Justine Dupo

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Looking for December Waves? Start With These 5 Picks

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Winter doesn't begin on the same date for everyone. According to the astronomical calendar, the winter season starts around the winter solstice, usually December 21, when the Earth's northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun. According to the meteorological calendar, on the other hand, winter begins on December 1 and is defined by annual climate cycles—not by planetary movements. Either way, De

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The Polar Vortex Is Coming. Here’s What Experts Say It Means for Your Ski Plans.

The polar vortex is so back, and in some parts of the country, the weather system will bring with it up to a foot of snow. If “ polar vortex ” is giving you déjà vu, that’s because we’ve heard it before. The terminology refers to periodic outbreaks of frigid air and winter weather that enter the U.S. during the cold season. The phenomenon is nothing unusual, but it is the first of the 2025-26 win

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Adventure - Outdoor News, Science, Politics - Outside Online

The Polar Vortex Is Coming. Here’s What Experts Say It Means for Your Ski Plans.

The polar vortex is so back, and in some parts of the country, the weather system will bring with it up to a foot of snow. If “ polar vortex ” is giving you déjà vu, that’s because we’ve heard it before. The terminology refers to periodic outbreaks of frigid air and winter weather that enter the U.S. during the cold season. The phenomenon is nothing unusual, but it is the first of the 2025-26 win

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Casati brothers dominate King of Air

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The 2025 Red Bull King of the Air delivered a fairytale finish at Kite Beach, Bloubergstrand. Italian brothers Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati made history by facing off in an unforgettable final showdown that saw the older sibling claim his second King of the Air title. In a competition defined by youth, determination, and family legacy, the open division final became a watershed moment for big air

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Surfing | News, Headlines and Top Stories

The wind-to-wave height table

Three main variables influence the size of waves arriving at the coastline: wind speed, wind duration, and fetch. Is there a way to establish a reasonable and fairly accurate nonlinear correlation between them? Yes, there is. The table below summarizes typical conditions under which wind generates waves over a consistent fetch. The fetch is the distance over water that the wind blows in a steady

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Backcountry Magazine

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In his debut full-length book, The Way Out , Devon O’Neil shares a story of backcountry tragedy and how the loss rocked Salida, Colorado, a small town tucked between the Arkansas River and Rocky Mountains whose community will resonate with anyone who has lived in or spent time in a mountain town. The book opens on a hut trip with three fathers and their teenage children. Dynamics unfold on the sk

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The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

2025-2026 K2 Alchemist

The K2 Alchemist is built for speed, but it holds up surprisingly well across a range of conditions — check out our Full Review to see why we think it could be just what some hard-charging riders have been looking for. The post appeared first on BLISTER .

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SurfGirl Magazine

opening ceremony set for December 5th The cultural event honour’s the legacy of Eddie Aikau and recognises the big wave riders who have been selected as competitors in the prestigious surf contest. The Eddie Aikau Foundation will host its annual Opening Ceremony for the Rip Curl Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay Beach Park beginning at 11:00 am on December 5, 2025. THE

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This Under-$100 Solar Lantern Is Our Go-To Holiday Gift This Year

Getting a gift for the outdoorsy folks on your list should be easy, right? You should be able to grab something from any aisle at REI. But not so fast. One quirk about the outdoorsy set: We care about our gear. Maybe a little too much. Gear is such a personal choice, and the best stuff becomes part of the experience, like a trusted friend. That can make it hard to get anyone on your list a gear g

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Carvemag.com

Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

The opening ceremony set for December 5th. The cultural event honour’s the legacy of Eddie Aikau and recognises the big wave riders who have been selected as competitors in the prestigious surf contest. The Eddie Aikau Foundation will host its annual Opening Ceremony for the Rip Curl Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay Beach Park beginning at 11:00 am on December 5, 2025

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Carvemag.com

Winter Wetsuit Accessories Guide

The post appeared first on Carvemag.com .

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Carvemag.com

Carve Magazine Issue 230

The new issue is out. You can get it delivered to door for by hitting this link here. ← Tropic Fever - Laura Coviella Winter Wetsuit Accessories Guide → This one’s packed with inspiration to pull you out of the doom scroll and remind you of the adventures unlocked by simply riding waves. We meet the founders of Provide the Slide, a not-for-profit putting surfboards into the hands of kids and coa

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Surf News Network

PE’AHI OPENING DAY!!! EPIC XL WEST SWELL!!!

FRAME GRABS SHOW ALBEE’S DREAMS COMING TRUE. SNN Opening day at Pe’ahi was a wild one. A large XL swell came in from the west and slammed Hawai’i with sets ranging from 12-15ft. The day started about sunny with clear skies and light wind. The local big wave surfing community was on it right at first light. After a few nice tow in waves it was time for a paddle in session. The tide was high in the

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Sage Cattabriga-Alosa’s Let’s Take a Lap Drops You Into the Pressure Drop Universe

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is back with a new season of his fan-favorite content series, “Let’s Take a Lap” . These first two episodes of the season offer a departure from the typical follow-cam format. They pull directly from Sage’s filming trips from last season, giving viewers an exclusive look at the intense action behind TGR’s newest film, Pressure Drop . The goal, as always, is to build up the t

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First Look: 40-Acre Wave Pool Coming Soon to Arizona (Video)

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Once upon a time, the first American wave pool, built specifically for surfing, was located in the unlikely town of Tempe, Arizona. Big Surf, it was called, and it opened in 1969 with a reported price tag of $2 million. Most famously, it was where the fictional Rick Kane honed his skills in the cult-classic 1987 film, North Shore , before heading to Hawaii. Alas, Big Surf wasn’t long for this wor

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Poll: What’s Your Favorite Fin Setup?

It would be a dark, dystopian world if surfers could have only one fin configuration across every session, regardless of conditions. Fortunately, in our reality, there’s no shortage of options. Much like music, art or movies, fin preference is subjective. While waves and conditions can influence what goes on the bottom of our surfboards, personal taste and preference are the main criteria. Some p

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Boardistan

Phil & April’s House: They’re Still Alive!

Just take the whole thing as a cautionary tale. Right? Viva la Bam indeed.

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Kansas grandma swept out to sea

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A family vacation to Cabo San Lucas quickly turned into a horror show, as a grandmother, the matriarch of the Kansas City kinfolk, was swept out to sea and nearly died. Barb Prier was with her family in Mexico for a destination wedding, back in June, also with plans to celebrate her 50th anniversary. It was all sunshine and cervezas, for the most part, until Barb decided to take relaxing walk on

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What happens to a small Australian beach town after four shark attacks in one day? PART FOUR

( Editor’s note : This an eight-part fictional story about a little surf town that is forced to confront the real world effects of shark protection, the removal of shark nets and the obfuscation of public servants wildly out of their depth. It’s based on the experience of Ballina, if y’hadn’t worked that out yet. Read part one here . Part two here . Part three here. ) Milly Parsons’ one-on-one si

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Olympian Owen Wright and pop star wife Kita Alexander list Byron beach shack with $7 mill-plus hopes!

It’s been six years now since Owen Wright, the one-time world title contender, bought an unremarkable beach shack a few hundred metres from The Pass in Australia’s Byron Bay for $5.1 million. Owen Wright and Kita Alexander saw more than the Morning of the Earth country soul utopia. For O and K, the little idyllic timber beach shack surrounded by almost half-an-acre of grass and trees where vegeta

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Surfing Maverick's Dressed As Santa In His Underwear Is This Holiday's Biggest Trend

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How do you cut through the noise and reach people during the frenetic Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales crush? Doing something outrageous is a good place to start. Half Moon Bay's Luca Padua and Santa Cruz's Alo Slebier aren't strangers to outrageous exploits, but it usually comes in the form of chasing 100-foot waves. Looking to show off his dramatic acting skills and Laird-infused, six-pack abs,

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Jaws Lights Up as Season’s First XL West Swell Hits Maui

Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s the time that Jaws surfers live for: Peahi’s opening day. A massive XL swell marched in from the west, serving sets up in the 15-foot range. As we’ve come to expect by now, Marcus Rodrigues was there to capture all the action. Rodrigues, who runs the MROD Maui YouTube channel , lives for days like this. The Hawaiian islands were battered by a large swell i

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Surfer Still Hasn’t Gotten Refund After Airline Ran Over His Boards With a Stair Car

“Your board bag’s been destroyed,” is quite possibly the most terrifying thing you can hear upon returning from a surf trip. Except that’s exactly what Welsh surfer William Beck was told upon returning from a trip to Biarritz. Though the tragedy first occurred a few months ago , Beck just provided an update on social media that he still has yet to see a dime for the destroyed equipment. “So I’d j

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Howling Offshores Create Insanely Long Barrels in Cape Town, South Africa

Howling offshores are nice , aren’t they? Sure, it can be a bit of a pain when you’re looking down the line at a perfect wave, just moments from popping up, only to find that the wind is under your board and you’re not going to make it. But if you’re looking for long tubes, the tip of South Africa is a good place to start. In the three-minute video you see here, stitched together courtesy of We B

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A Championship Tour Surfer Returns to Her Viking Homeland

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Denmark is more than 9,000 miles and a far cry from the Sunshine Coast. Swap the Aussie dollar for the Danish krone, bikinis and trunks for six millimeters of neoprene, and reliable waves for the temperamental North Sea. And yet, despite the challenges, Isabella Nichols was deeply moved by her first sessions in the land of her family heritage. Isabella, who finished sixth on the 2025 Championship

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6 Reasons Santa Cruz Really Is California's Surf City (Photos)

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When I was a kid my grandmother, Arliss, lived behind the university in Santa Cruz. We'd make the drive down Highway 1 from Pacifica to visit her, and hopefully connect with my cousins for a trip to the beach. I started boogie boarding at It's, the beachbreak on the other side of the point at Steamer Lane. Eventually I got up the courage to make my way out into the lineup at the Lane. I'll never

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Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation reclaims land

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A Native American tribe displaced by 19th-century settlers near Yosemite National Park has reacquired hundreds of acres of its ancestral homeland. The Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, a group indigenous to Yosemite and California’s Mariposa County, has regained ownership of close to 900 acres of tribal land 175 years after their ancestors were evicted during the California Gold Rush in the 1840s. In

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‘A Sanctuary for Our People’—A Displaced Tribe Just Reclaimed Ancestral Territory Near Yosemite

A Native American tribe displaced by 19th-century settlers near Yosemite National Park has reacquired hundreds of acres of its ancestral homeland. The Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, a group indigenous to Yosemite and California’s Mariposa County, has regained ownership of close to 900 acres of tribal land 175 years after their ancestors were evicted during the California Gold Rush in the 1840s. In

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Where Have All The Surfing Nicknames Gone?

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The Wounded Gull, Dingo, Da Bull, The Condor, Dog, Skindog, Seabass, Kong, Owl, Snake, Rabbit, Ratboy, Kanga, The Goat, Hog, and Da Cat. No, not a list of the world’s endangered species, but some of surfing’s most instantly recognizable nicknames. Yet a scan through the 2025 CT roster and it is surfing nicknames that seem to be heading towards extinction. On the Men’s Joao “Chumbinho” Chianca, Li

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John John Florence Is Registered to Compete in the Pipe Pro

It’s been nearly a year since John John Florence wore a contest jersey. After announcing his return to the 2026 Championship Tour , he may come back to competition even sooner than we expected. It appears he’ll enter the Pipe Pro, running December 10 – 20, and sponsored by his brand, Florence (or Florence Marine X). The WSL’s event registration portal lists the three-time world champ as an entran

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Boardistan

World Industries Teams With Zumiez

World Industries, the skate brand the keeps on keeping on, is diving in on a new apparel partnership deal with action mall monster Zumiez. “World Industries shaped skate culture, graphics, and style in a way few brands ever have,” said John Dickinson, CEO SeaJack llc., owner of World Industries. “Partnering with Zumiez allows us to […]

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Pressure Drop: Nick McNutt’s Athlete Segment

Nick McNutt is an athlete whose commitment to flow and style is instantly evident. His riding balances incredible focus with a captivating level of raw power, making him a highlight in every TGR film. A Whitefish native, McNutt continually pushes the limits of big mountain freeriding. Indeed, his segments, especially in our latest film, Pressure Drop , are no different. He delivers a clinic in ex

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The United States of America Versus Sam George

Editor’s Note: “Scrapbook” is a limited series from The Inertia’s Sam George, in which the longtime surf scribe draws from a vast trove of personal stories and photos to present a collection of entertaining tales that, while spanning decades of his surfing life, are easily relatable to any of us who’ve joined him in that pursuit. The year was 1986 and I was sitting at my desk in the office of SUR

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