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British Surf Clubs: Bristol Girls Surf Club

For many surfers, their local surf club is the place where they became really hooked on surfing. From groms to veterans, clubs offer contests, coaching, parties and a real place to share your love of surfing with others from your…

By David Somerville

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Riding The Sardine Run – a new film presented by FCS Go

Riding The Sardine Run A Film By Now Now Media Presented by FCS Riding The Sardine Run tells the story of a group of surfers chasing waves along a remote stretch of the South African coastline during the annual sardine…

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Goliath Fins Revolutionises Surfing for Heavier Riders with XL Fins

Surfboard manufacturers have started to cater to heavier surfers. Matt Biolos and Rusty Prisendorfer lead the way, but now all of the big manufacturers have a dedicated high volume shortboard. But what about XL surfboard fins? We caught up with…

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Yellow Alert for the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

The Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has officially been placed on Yellow Alert as of today! The iconic event is now potentially set to take place on Sunday, December 22nd, Hawaii Standard Time (HST), depending on wave conditions.…

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William Aliotti Twin Fin Invitational Video Recap

Check out the William Aliotti Twin Fin Invitational video recap which has just been released! First edition of the William Aliotti Twin Fin Invitational took place in Seignosse, France, on October 23 and 24, and it wasn’t just another surf contest—it was…

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When Icons Collide: The Rip Curl x Stephanie Gilmore Collection is Here

There is no greater style icon in women’s surfing than Stephanie Gilmore. The 8x world champ broke glass ceilings with her fierceness and grace in the water and on land alike. When she returned to the Rip Curl family to…

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INTRODUCING THE WAVEGARDEN LAB

The first private wave pool dedicated to continuous R&D and high-performance surfing. Kauli Vaast, Olympic Gold Medalist Paris 2024, Photo: Ryan Miller San Sebastián (Spain). November 26, 2024. Located in the Basque Country, the original Wavegarden Cove prototype has recently…

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Voted By You: Best Surfboard Shaper 2024

The annual Wavelength Readers’ Survey is our chance to discover what’s trending and which brands YOU love. 81 Club Members Join 81 Club Already an 81 Club member? Sign in to your account here and read this article. Join 81…

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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…

By Chris Thomson

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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…

By Chris Thomson

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Pete Mel: Moving to the Darc side

Pete Mel is one of professional surfing’s well known legends. This includes him being one of the stand-out big wave surfers at Mavericks since the 1990s. And he’s also someone I love spending time and hanging out with, which I have…

By David Somerville

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Behind the scenes of Britain’s surf judges – England

At every surf contest, from your local surf club’s grom event to a WSL CT event, you will find surf judges. They may attract unwanted criticism sometimes (remember Gabriel Medina storming the tower in Portugal a few years ago?), however…

By David Somerville

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