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Isabela Sousa wins 2019 Miss Activo Cup 2019-08-05
Isabela Sousa has taken out the 2019 Miss Activo Cup, in Ílhavo, Costa Nova, Portugal. Europe's longest-running women's bodyboarding contest saw history repeating itself, with Sousa and Teresa Padilla fighting for the coveted trophy. In the final, the Brazilian bodyboarder took an early lead and secured a comfortable margin after earning 7.50 points for a […]
Tom Morey attends inaugural Tandem Boogie Board Competition 2019-08-02
Tom Morey was the honorary judge of the first-ever tandem boogie board competition, held in San Clemente, California. It was a special day for everyone attending the 43rd Annual San Clemente Ocean Festival. The classic water sports event ran the inaugural tandem boogie board contest, a competition that highlights the creativity and the coolness factor.
John Cruickshank prevails at 2019 Jeff Wilcox Memorial 2019-07-30
Johnny Cruickshank, Lilly Pollard, and Gary Thatcher have taken out the 2019 Jeff Wilcox Memorial, in Pacific Palms, Australia. The first leg of the 2019 Memorial Triple Crown was held in spectacular conditions at New South Wales' Blueys Beach. Eighty-five riders enjoyed two days of four-foot barreling waves peeling down the line at the famous […]

Blair Conklin and Amber Torrealba win 2019 TAC Skimblast 2019-07-05
Blair Conklin and Amber Torrealba have taken out the 2019 TAC Skimblast, at Seabright Beach, in Santa Cruz, California. The first event of the 2019 United Skim Tour season was held under sunny, blue skies, and warm, summertime temperatures. There was virtually no wind all day. The wave conditions were not perfect, but there were enough one-to-three […]
The 2019 United Skim Tour schedule 2019-06-26
The 2019 United Skim Tour (UST) schedule has been released. The professional skimboarding circuit returns with six state-of-the-art events held in some of the finest venues across the United States. Defending champions Blair Conklin and Sophia Nguyen will battle it out against the world's best skimboarders in the shore break wave of the Pacific and […]
The 2019 Skim USA Tour schedule 2019-01-31
The official 2019 Skim USA Tour schedule has been released. The amateur, youth-focused skimboarding circuit founded on the east coast of the United States will run five events in 2019. The 2019 Skim USA Tour kicks off in March, in Florida, and wraps up in August, in Delaware.

How to wakesurf 2019-07-24
Wakesurfing is a sport that blends aspects of wakeboarding and surfing. Its origins date back to the 1960s and it was initially called "boat surfing." Wakesurfers take advantage of the wake produced by a boat to ride it more or less indefinitely. The sport involves much less rope time than wakeboarding. Wakesurfing incorporates some of […]
Guenther Oka and Julia Rick crowned 2019 US Park Pro champions 2019-07-11
And that's a wrap. The inaugural season of the US Park Pro concluded at Terminus Wake Park, in Cartersville, Georgia. Victor Salmon walked away with the win in the pro men's division, Julia Rick took first place in the pro women's category, and young ripper, Fynn Bullock took top honors in junior men. With this […]
"Snapshot": a wakeboarding and wakeskating documentary 2019-07-01
"Snapshot" is a wakeboarding documentary that traces the origins of the sport since it became a thing in the mid-1980s. The 59-minute film by Sven Siese and Soeren Fischer is finally available for online viewing. "Snapshot" provides an insight into the multiple facets of these growing outdoor activities since they evolved from water skiing disciplines […]

The seven types of plastic and their uses 2019-08-09
Plastic was invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland, in New York, in 1907. The "father of the plastics industry," as he is often called, created an inexpensive and versatile material that can be used in a wide range of products, and nearly any human activity. The rise of the plastic era became a reality - […]
What is a luau? 2019-08-05
A luau is a traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian celebration, feast or party featuring entertainment and outdoor activities. The event involves traditional Hawaiian cuisine - including pig, salmon, taro corms, and coconut milk-based dessert - arts and crafts demonstrations, traditional games, and live music. As a celebration of life, a luau is a unique party that […]
Can sharks smell blood in the water? 2019-07-31
Former NASA engineer and YouTube star Mark Rober decided to travel to the Bahamas to put an old theory/myth to the test. Do sharks really smell a drop of blood from a mile away? To complete the test procedure, the YouTuber put himself in the middle of the ocean, on a boat, surrounded by sharks.

"Maui Glory Days": a remarkable piece of windsurfing history 2019-08-14
Jonathan Weston is a key personality in the history of windsurfing. Between 1982-99, his life revolved around taking photos, shooting windsurfing movies, and later, releasing kiteboarding's first videos. Weston has always been an active sportsman. He got into windsurfing, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, scuba diving, and sailing.
World Sailing receives seven windsurfing equipment bids for Paris 2024 2019-08-12
Seven windsurfing manufacturers and classes have submitted bids for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The tenders received by World Sailing are:
Windsurfer Class crowns first champions of the modern era 2019-07-29
The first Windsurfer World Championships of the new era have come to an end at Lake di Garda, in Torbole, Italy. In 2018, World Sailing (WS) finally confirmed the International Windsurfer Class Association (IWCA) as an official sailing class. Now, the Windsurfer crowned its first slalom, course, long-distance and freestyle world champions.

Red Bull Tarifa 2 will pit kitesurfers against windsurfers 2019-08-13
From September 19-22, 2019, Tarifa will be the center stage of the first epic battle between two rival wind sports. Up to 300 kitesurfers and windsurfers will travel to the European capital of wind to compete in the Red Bull Tarifa 2. The event will challenge both sports in a massive naval battle to crown the […]
Naish kite designer resigns after 15 years 2019-08-08
After 15 years of working at Naish as kite designer and brand manager, Damien Girardin has decided to resign from his position to pursue new projects. Girardin played a pivotal role in the action sports brand's success over the years. Through his seemingly effortless innovation, Girardin has reshaped the industry and allowed clients to view […]
Riding a kite at Puerto Escondido in double overhead surf 2019-07-29
Gusty winds and kitesurfers are rare in Puerto Escondido. I asked Godofredo Vasquez, captain of the lifeguards for over two decades: "Have you ever see anyone do it?" "No."

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 […]