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2024 Surfing England Junior Surf Series Concludes with Epic Finale at Fistral Beach

Following 5 hugely successful events held around the country the 2024 Surfing England Junior Surf Series came to fitting end in Newquay. Now in its third season the finale saw a fantastic day of teaching, fun and surfing at world famous Fistral Beach…

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CRAFTING THE PERFECT BOARD WITH RYAN LOVELACE AND WILLIAM ALIOTTI

“Through countless phone calls and creative exchanges, we work together to design and shape a brand-new prototype board. This board is made to try something new and different, tested in challenging spots like Chile, Namibia, and the Mentawai Islands. Join…

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Team England Para Surfing – Impressive 7th in the World

The 9th ISA World Para Surfing Championships has wrapped out in Huntington Beach, California, with over 150 para surfers and 24 countries attending. Over the years, Team England have always played a key role in Para surfing’s development. It was…

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GORUCK Releases Limited-Edition Capsule with Birdwell, The Original Boardshort Brand

Two iconic American brands renowned for their commitment to quality and craftsmanship – are proudly launching a limited-edition capsule that brings together GORUCK’s legendary GR1 rucksack and Birdwell’s classic 300 boardshorts, embodying durability and timeless design. This collaboration is a…

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Morocco’s Rise as a Surf Tourism Leader: The 2024 Taghazout Surf Expo and the Push for Sustainable Growth

Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in surf tourism, learning from the challenges faced by destinations like Bali while supporting local communities to harness the global growth of surfing sustainably. The Moroccan government forecasts a 4.6% GDP growth for…

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Gearoid McDaid’s 2023/24 Season: Highs, Lows, and a Determined Comeback

Gearoid McDaid’s 2023/24 season has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and setbacks. After starting 2023 recovering from a significant injury, McDaid made an impressive comeback, finishing second at the European Championships. This strong result showed his resilience, but as with surfing,…

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The Rip Curl GromSearch International Final

The stage has just been set for the world’s Ultimate Junior Surfing Event. The Rip Curl GromSearch International Final, covered by Sun Bum, will see the planet’s best surfers aged 16 and under converge on the idyllic island of Bali from November 13th to…

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Wavelength Surf Magazine Transforms into Not-for-Profit Community Interest Company to Empower British Surfing Community

Wavelength Surf Magazine, the UK’s leading voice in surf culture for over four decades, is proud to announce its transition into a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). This exciting move signals the start of a new chapter in the magazine’s…

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Carving Up the Cornish Coast: Carver Skate Demo Day at 10 Over Surf Shop

This weekend 10 Over Surf Shop hosted its first ever Carver Skateboard demo day in Newquay, Cornwall. Under the Cornish sunshine surfers and skaters from all over the south west congregated to test drive some of the latest surf skate…

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Boardmasters Festival Unveils Oceana As Official Environmental Partner For 2024 And Beyond

Today’s news marks further action for Boardmasters in its pledge to #LeaveOnlyFootprints, and Oceana’s first major partnership in the UK. Oceana recently launched in the UK with Hugo Tagholm at the helm and is making waves exposing the industrial threats…

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Surfers Against Sewage’s UK tour puts sewage pollution at the heart of election debate

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is set to travel the length of the UK in a bespoke double-decker tour bus, galvanising communities across the country to demand election candidates end sewage pollution. Launching today, SAS's Election Road Trip will highlight the…

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Mentawai June Madness

The Mentawai Islands, a remote paradise off Sumatra, Indonesia, are famous for their incredible waves. For over 14 years, Lucas Marting, a professional photographer has called this place home, capturing the essence of its surf culture.

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