• Closeout barrel leads to six weeks in bed for Saffa...

    Closeout barrel leads to six weeks in bed for Saffa...

    21 May, 2010 : - - On the 22nd of April 2010 I pulled into a barrel at a beach break near Cape Town, got drilled into the sand bank and broke my L1 vertebra. I managed to paddle myself back to the beach but could not stand or walk because of the pain.…

  • Rusty Rider Matt Capel cruises through Oz summer

    Rusty Rider Matt Capel cruises through Oz summer

    20 May, 2010 : - - Every winter, Rusty Rider Matt Capel bailed from UK to enjoy the warm Australian Summer, crowded but warm and sunny. Here is a preview of Matty killing it around around the Gold Coast.... Enjoy the Show.…

  • Stong winds force postponement of Mareisa Surf Int'l

    Stong winds force postponement of Mareisa Surf Int'l

    21 May, 2010 : - - Friday dawned with grey sky, rain and storm ocean conditions, with waves around 6 foot and strong currents making it even harder for the surfers surf well at Praia Mole, which combined with the strong southerly winds of about 60 km/h led to the postponement until tomorrow for the round of 48. …

  • Wetsuit Review: The Patagonia R3 front zip full suit

    Wetsuit Review: The Patagonia R3 front zip full suit

    20 May, 2010 : - - The holy trinity in wetsuits are: warmth, flexibility and comfort. Then every few years there is some quantum leap in technology – from taped seams to zipperless to super-stretchy neoprene – that helps us extend our sessions and generally keep us stoked about cold surf. …

  • Hawaiian prince of the pig-dog, Marvin Foster, passes

    Hawaiian prince of the pig-dog, Marvin Foster, passes

    20 May, 2010 : - - North Shore, Oahu -- The surf world is in mourning. Hawaiian waterman Marvin Foster has died. Known for his style in big waves, he was a bona fide star in the 80's, blessed with talent but also tormented by personal troubles.…

  • Grant Baker wins O'Neill Raw Courage paddle award

    Grant Baker wins O'Neill Raw Courage paddle award

    20 May, 2010 : - - The winners of 2009/10 O’Neill Raw Courage Big Wave Awards presented by theBOMBsurf.com were crowned in dual ceremonies at Long Beach and the Rioja restaurant in Cape Town on Wednesday with legendary big wave charger Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker capturing...…

  • Totally Bananas Tour brings Laird & friends to Europe

    Totally Bananas Tour brings Laird & friends to Europe

    20 May, 2010 : - - To commemorate this special event Laird Hamilton and the Hawaiian OXBOW team are coming to Europe. OXBOW invites you to the Totally Bananas birthday party, to live the Oxbow Waterman Experience and to share unforgettable moments with the best Watermen in the world. …

  • San Diego's North/South County surf rivalry heats up

    San Diego's North/South County surf rivalry heats up

    20 May, 2010 : - - Red Bull Rivals is a one day surf event pitting San Diego’s North and South County locals against each other. Tapping into an area that consistently churns out heavy-hitters in the surf world, the contest will showcase some of the most talented local up-and-comers. …

  • Amstel Surfilm Festibal drops in at Chopes with Kelly

    Amstel Surfilm Festibal drops in at Chopes with Kelly

    20 May, 2010 : - - Last minute news!! AMSTEL Surfilm Festibal in collaboration with Quiksilver present The Ultimate Wave Tahiti – 3D featuring Kelly Slater, a Spanish premiere. This 3D film follows Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer in their attemp to surf some very serious and hollow pits…

  • Rusty rider Cristian Merello wins Chile big wave event

    Rusty rider Cristian Merello wins Chile big wave event

    20 May, 2010 : - - Rusty Chilean team rider Cristian Merello won the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Chile today. The event was held in huge 15 – 20ft waves at the famous big wave spot Punta De Lobos, Chile.…

  • World's surfing elite will invade Newquay this August

    World's surfing elite will invade Newquay this August

    20 May, 2010 : - - Europe’s largest extreme sports and music festival Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans is returning to Newquay following the phenomenal success of last year’s event. Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans is returning...…

  • Sole Technology Europe launches etnies online store

    Sole Technology Europe launches etnies online store

    20 May, 2010 : - - Sole Technology Europe, parent company for action sport brands etnies, éS, Emerica, 32 and Altamont proudly launches its ETNIES online store, etniesshop.com. The etniesshop.com will be offering key footwear, apparel and accessory pieces from the main etnies collection.…

  • Europe commission recognizes Goldcoast Oceanfest

    Europe commission recognizes Goldcoast Oceanfest

    20 May, 2010 : - - In recognition of it's contribution to the sustainable development of Marine and Leisure sector in North Devon, Goldcoast Oceanfest 2010 (celebrating its 12th consecutive production), has been chosen by the European Commission as one of the key events in the UK...…

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