Kicking off a new series on Wavelength, ‘Through the Keyhole,’ casts a light on the magic of surf in a particular country or destination. Told through the intrepid eyes of a local, the series paints a rich picture that transports you into the unique charm of each place. First up, we find out about the […]
HISTORY IS MADE AT THE 10TH EDDIE AIKAU BIG WAVE INVITATIONAL
History was made yesterday at the ‘Oscars of big wave surfing’ on Oahu’s North Shore, The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Packed crowds made the pilgrimage through the dead of the night to stake a coveted place and watch the show unfold, with wild scenes captured by infamous wave-worshiper and photographer, Clark Little, illustrating just what […]
Surfing, Science and Indigeneity with Dr Cliff Kapono
This article is lifted from the pages of Wavelength Vol. 263 and is always better in print. You can grab a copy of Vol. 263 here or subscribe for £25 a year, to receive both mags direct to your door along with a bonus freebie of your choice as a thank you for being part […]
A Surf Trip With No Surf
A TALE OF RESISTANCE AND LOSS ON THE ROAD TO ERICEIRA This article is lifted from the pages of Wavelength Vol. 263 and is always better in print. You can grab a copy of Vol. 263 here or subscribe for £25 a year, to receive both mags direct to your door along with a bonus […]
Drop In Sessions Episode 10: Imani Wilmot
“We have to be able to show younger generations that there is a space for you to fit” Episode 10 of The Drop In Sessions presented by Mermaid Gin, caps off an incredible series showcasing makers and mavericks within women’s surfing. With the podcasts stockpiling inspirational icons such as Keala Kennelly, Lucy Campbell, Kassia Meador, […]
2022 Wavelength Quotes Of The Year: Part 2
Words matter and we think these matter more than most. One has to secrete a jelly in which to slip quotations down people’s throats,” said the noted pig-dogger Virginia Woolf. “And one always secretes too much jelly.” Now, Woolf may have a point, but she hasn’t chronicled the surfing of year 2022. We have, and […]
Can Surfing and Sustainability Get Along?
That was the question that a mix of surfers, shapers and artists tried to answer at the annual Vissla Creators Gathering at Ecology Center in Orange County, California. Danny Hess, Derrick Disney, Donald Brink, Evan Marks, Jack Coleman, Jeremiah Klein, Noa Mizuno, and Thomas Campbell were a few of the creators who gathered on a […]
Key Moments in Women’s Surfing in 2022
2022 has been a truly vintage year for women’s surfing. We’ve seen a host of incredible events, developments, cultural happenings and more as the world fully emerged from the pandemic. Here, we dissect some of the key moments in women’s surfing in 2022. Moana Jones Wong Crowned the New Queen of Pipeline The debut of […]
2022 Wavelength Quotes Of The Year: Part 1
Words matter and we think these matter more than most. “The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation,” said the powerful goofyfooter, Benjamin Disraeli. He had a point. And so with 2022 drawing to a close, we thought we’d bundle the best words of wisdom from surfing’s key […]
Hip Hop Pioneers ‘Arrested Development’ Head to the UK for Spring Classic 2023
The double Grammy Award-winners swap the States for the Spring Classic to deliver a unique soundtrack of soulful sounds. We’re stoked to announce that the Spring Classic will be returning to the beautiful Devon coastline in 2023 for another action-packed weekend of surf, skate and amazing sundowner sessions. And, it wouldn’t be a Wavelength party […]
The Ultimate Two-Board Travel Quiver: Part 2
World-class shapers Darren Handley, Matt Biolos, Johnny Cabianca, Christian Bradley, and Dylan Longbottom on how to order a perfect couple of fibreglass travel companions. Last time we asked Darren Handley, Johnny Cabianca, and Christiaan Bradley how to get the ultimate two-board travel quiver. In Part 2, Lost Surfboards‘ Matt Biolos and Dylan Longbottom from Dylan […]
The Physics of Noseriding
Ever scratched your head and pondered how exactly those who perch so elegantly atop the nose of a longboard do so with such seemingly minimal effort and yet exude maximum grace, flow and control? The seemingly gravity-defying feat that has beguiled surfers and surf aficionados since longboarding cast it’s seductive spell on wide-eyes since the […]