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Found photo captures British surf scene circa '69

6 May, 2013 : - HISTORY: Renowned photographer Paul Harris stepped into the Museum of British Surfing, and the first thing he saw was a photo he took back in 1969. Paul composed the picture of the new Tiki Surf Shop for an advert, when it first started out in South Street, Braunton. It features founders Tim Heyland a…
Epic breaks of Portugal at your fingertips

2 May, 2013 : - GUIDE: Portugal has a temperate climate with lots of sun, and although the water is cold the waves are consistent along the coast throughout the year. 1,200 kilometers of coastline provide waves for all levels. For this and many other reasons Portugal is on the radar as a global surfing destination. W…
Gary Linden on big waves & balsa boards

1 May, 2013 : - BIG-WAVE: Big wave surfer, surfboard shaper and Big Wave World Tour Director Gary Linden is a pioneer when it comes to heavy surf. 'Not only does Gary shape his big wave boards, he also charges big waves on his own equipment,' says Peter Mel. 'He's the most experienced guy you could have running the B…
Perfect Lance's concludes Mentawai Pro

29 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: Oney Anwar has won the 2013 Mentawai Pro. The 19-year-old from Lakey Peak, Sumbawa ripped his way to victory over Bali's Garut Widiarta in the Final, held at picture-perfect Lance's Right.…
Too cool for school: Lee Ann Curren rips, rocks

29 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: Twenty three year old Lee Ann Curren is a pro surfer, musician and the daughter of surf legend Tom Curren. Hitting NYC for the first ever US performance by her band Betty The Shark, Lee Ann dropped in on dose for some roof top hang time with Tim to talk about her double life of surfing the w…
Walk through the Hot Curl creation process

26 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: Roger Hall of Surfline Surfboards in the North Island of New Zealand has been revisting the Hot Curl surfboard from the 1930's.He has picked it up from where it was left off and taken it to a point that could not be imagined. He has used his great skills as a hand shaper and surfboard design…
Portugal-a-go-go: Tiago Pires scores at home

26 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: Portugal's favorite son, Tiago Pires, scored some great waves at home before succumbing to a ligament injury in his left knee. Here's wishing Tiago a speedy recovery before Rio…
Local boys enjoy cold kegs in Ireland

24 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: Premier big-wave hunters Mickey Smith and Tom Lowe reflect on the gems from this past winter in Ireland. The video captures several highlights including a ledgy, wind-whipped righthander, a ledgy wind-whipped lefthander and, well, you get the idea…
Recycling styrofoam into surfboard blanks

23 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: They say surfers are an indicator species. We are the first affected when the natural environment gets degraded. Hence, we are watchdogs, activists and trend-setters. However, foam and fiberglass, the two materials that make up the very symbol of our pursuit, are both toxic materials. So, we…
Jordy Smith lights up X Games surf comp

22 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: Jordy Smith has won the Men’s Surfing 'Real Surf' video competition presented by Oakley component of the X Games. Each of the eight invited surfers submitted 90-second videos with a maximum of eight tricks to be judged by a committee of well-respected surf industry …
New video project all about getting tubed

17 April, 2013 : - VIDEO: The Barrel is a year-long surf project announced in April, 2013. Professional and amateur surfers, photographers and videographers around the world have the possibility to showcase their passion: Barrel surfing. It is all about their skills, creativity and love to the waves. There will be a …
What's a Phil Edwards 'Honolulu Model' worth?

15 April, 2013 : - HISTORY: According to the original and only owner, R. Paul Allen (the marketing principal behind The Endless Summer success) this is the first Honolulu Model that came from master craftsman and California Gold surfer Phil Edwards' hands. Good buddy Allen ordered this gorgeous and flawless orig…
Hawaii crowned ISA World Masters champions

15 April, 2013 : - ISA: During an epic day of amazing waves and tremendous surfing performances, the 2013 ISA World Masters Surfing Championship officially closed. The waves were incredible throughout the Finals. The morning heats saw glassy surf in the 6-8 feet range at the perfect right hand point-break in Monta&nt…