Daily Archives: 2019-01-22

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190116 WSL Florida Pro QS1500 R1 – Sebastian Inlet

190116 WSL Florida Pro QS1500 R1 – Sebastian Inlet 190116 WSL Florida Pro QS1500 R1 – Sebastian Inlet […]

"Deathstyle": six minutes of hardcore drop-knee performances 2019-12-12
Are you ready for one of the best drop-knee bodyboarding clips of the decade? Turn up the volume and maximize the video window. Inspired by the lyrics of "Frantic," a song by American thrash metal veterans, Metallica, Nomad Bodyboards embarked on a sonic and action sports adventure. "My lifestyle determines my deathstyle," wrote and sang […]
Hugo Pinheiro and Mike Stewart embark on an Iceland slab hunt 2019-12-11
Hugo Pinheiro decided to swap his hometown sunshine for the cold and inhospitable waters of Iceland. The Portuguese bodyboarder embarked on a trip in search of the perfect unconquered Nordic wave. The Costa da Caparica native honed his surf skills in Portugal before cementing his place in the big leagues with back-to-back European titles in […]
"Board Stiffs": the group of retirees who discovered bodyboarding 2019-12-10
For many, retirement is the end of a professional chapter. For a few, it's the beginning of a new and adventurous life. Meet Sue and Brian Warnock (North Wales, UK), Curly and Annie Turrington (Cambridge, UK), Kate and Robert Cossette (Canada and Hungary). They're "The Board Stiffs," a group of retirees who moved to Portugal […]

How to grow skimboarding's awareness and popularity 2019-09-17
Skimboarding has become an increasingly exciting sport, as the world's best performers take their finless boards to challenging waves. Skimboarding is the only water sport that doesn't need waves, wind, or even water depth to be enjoyed. You can ride it inland (flatland skimboarding) on a wet surface, or in the ocean (wave skimboarding) at […]
Is this the biggest winch-powered skimboarding air ever? 2019-09-12
Blair Conklin and Dade Shields have recently formed Skid Kids TV, a media collective covering all things skimboarding. The duo has been quite successful at putting the sport of skimming in the limelight, thanks to a weekly presence on YouTube. Hopefully, they will keep up insightful and colorful videos. On June 2019, this group of […]
Lucas Fink wins maiden United Skim Tour title 2019-08-26
Lucas Fink has been crowned 2019 United Skim Tour (UST) champion. He is the first Brazilian skimboarder ever to win the world title. Fink won four consecutive stages in the United States and was able to mathematically confirm a maiden world skimboarding title for his career and country. The Brazilian skimboarder won the decisive stage in […]

Brady Patry rides JB O'Neill as a human wakeboard 2019-10-14
Brady Patry is one of the most talented cable park wakeboarders out there. The goofy-footed rider from Edmond, Oklahoma, is able to perform and land every wake trick, but he is also known for adding his creative instinct to each maneuver. Whether Patry is riding a classic wakeboard or throwing unexpected wakeskating moves, he always […]
The 2019 Nautique Wakesurf Series champions have been crowned 2019-09-06
Tremendous performances were seen last month at the latest four stops of the 2019 Nautique Wakesurf Series. Riders gathered in the beautiful Alberta, Canada to compete at Canada's premier wakesurf championship featuring the highest pro cash prize purse the Canadian's have seen. The Nautique Canadian Wakesurf National Championships served as a qualifier for Canada's National […]
Noah Flegel and Ashley Kidd crowned 2019 national wakesurfing champions 2019-09-02
The 2019 Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships showcased an action-packed weekend paired with an inspiring spectacle of athletic abilities in a family-friendly environment. It was the ultimate battle for the top in the final rounds of action with athletes in every division showcasing versatility combining both skim and surf style boards in their runs. Noah […]

The Ocean Cleanup will transform Pacific Ocean's plastic trash into products 2019-12-13
The Ocean Cleanup announced that the first batch of plastic captured in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch will be transformed into sustainable products. The environmental projected designed by Boyan Slated completed its first mission and brought 60 bags of plastic trash to Vancouver, Canada. The products created with recycled plastic will be sold to fund […]
Greta Thunberg: Interesting facts about the climate activist 2019-12-11
Whether you like her or not, she is one of the most influential environmental campaigners of the 21st century. Here's everything you should know about Greta Thunberg. In less than 12 months, a minor Swedish teenage girl became a major worldwide influencer. Thunberg started the most significant global environmental movement of the decade 2010-2019 and […]
The false trade-off between green laws and environmental protection 2019-12-02
Last month, I described seven New Zealand examples of environmental laws that haven't worked as intended. They are:

Seven national records set at 2019 Luderitz Speed Challenge 2019-12-09
It's a wrap. The 2019 Luderitz Speed Challenge is over. Once again, some of the world's fastest windsurfers raced for personal, national, and world records at the legendary Namibian speed strip. This year, there were no world records, though. But the bar has definitely been raised, and Antoine Albeau's 2015 mark - 53.27 knots - […]
How to stop a windsurf board at 100 km/h 2019-11-29
Speed sailing is one of the most exciting disciplines in windsurfing. There are not many places in the world where windsurfers can drive their gear at around 100 kilometers per hour (54 knots). Luderitz, in Namibia, is one of those places. The most popular speed windsurfing division invites athletes to achieve the highest average speed […]
Estonia to hold 40th World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships 2019-11-26
The 40th edition of the World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships will be held in Pärnu, Estonia, from February 10-15, 2020. The event is run by the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA). Estonia, one of the countries where winter windsurfing was "invented," hosts the iconic event for the sixth time.

Olly Bridge claims third Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton 2019-12-09
Olly Bridge has won the Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton for the third time, in Australia. The British kiteboarder crossed the Indian Ocean from Rottnest Island to Leighton Beach, in Fremantle, in 21 minutes and 8 seconds. The 10th edition of the kiteboarding race got underway with winds of over 20 knots and choppy waters. […]
Real Watersports puts an end to the Triple-S Invitational 2019-11-18
It's all over. The organizers of the most prestigious wake-style kiteboarding event on the planet will no longer run the Triple-S Invitational. The announcement was made in a lengthy statement issued by Real Watersports. The kiteboarding event was held non-stop since 2006 in the Outer Banks.
Kiteboarding confirmed in major sports events 2019-11-04
World Sailing Council and AGM have confirmed kiteboarding events in both the 2012 World Sailing Youth World Championships, in The Hague, and the 2022 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The World Sailing Youth World Championships will feature the same format as the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, a relay format where a male and female kiteboarder […]

The best surf spots in Costa Rica 2018-06-13
Costa Rica is one of the safest social environments in Central America. As a result, tourism boosted, and the country's economy thrived. Although you'll find a few crowded surf breaks, in a way similar to what you get in Southern California, Australian, and Western Europe, it is safe to say that Costa Rica offers a […]
The best surf spots in Canada 2018-01-18
When you think of Canada, surfing is not the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is that the Great White North has immaculate surf breaks. Canada is the second largest country in the world and has the largest coastline in the world with 202,080 kilometers (125566 miles) of shores. If you're a […]
The best surf spots on Guam 2017-09-07
Far in the Pacific Ocean lies an American Territory with round year tropical weather and warm sandy beaches. Like its ocean neighbors, it too has a variety of special surfing destinations. The best spots are easily the most friendly. From Talofofo and Umatac Bay to central Rick's Reef, Guam's coastlines have something to offer every […]

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