surfing

Culture Series

Thomas Meurot on capturing the icy thrill of cold surfing in Iceland

Thomas Meurot takes us behind the lens of his Sony award-winning project Kald Sòl (Cold Sun) - a raw, black-and-white exploration of cold-water surfing in Iceland.

22/01/2025

Lifestyle

Furry pups make a splash at World Dog Surfing Championships

Dozens of dogs shredded waves in Northern California this weekend at the World Dog Surfing Championship. The event, which began in 2006, awarded prizes based on ride distance and style.

06/08/2024

Nature

How Olympic surfing caused environmental controversy in Tahiti

A wooden judging tower has stood on this surf break for two decades but organisers had plans to build something bigger.

31/07/2024

Scenes

Watch: Pro-surfer paves the way for disabled students to catch waves in Argentina

In partnership with Media City

In a coastal city in Argentina, surf’s up for everyone, able-bodied or otherwise. Lucas Rubiño is a man on a mission, making waves through his special surf school and adapted surfboards.

17/06/2024

Culture Series

Photographer Michel Haddi explores Tahiti surf culture in new book

Photographer and film director Michel Haddi's latest book celebrates Tahiti's natural beauty, surfing culture, and its people.

12/06/2024

Nature

Tahiti fights to protect ‘magic’ of mother nature from Olympic surfing

Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing this summer. Environmental and surf communities have banded together to protect Teahupo’o’s culture.

20/02/2024

Destinations

From Asturias to Galicia, Spain’s green north is an adventurer’s dream

Leave Spain’s busy beaches and venture into the lesser explored green north.

01/02/2024

Green News

Surfers protest against Olympic viewing platform in Tahiti’s ocean

Paris 2024 have pushed their sustainability credentials despite the surfing events being held 16,000 km away.

07/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Siblings win Stand Up Paddle longboarding surfing World Championships

It’s a family affair for Japan's Taka Inoue and his sister Kaede.

23/11/2023

Moments

Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry about swimming near sharks

A new study has found that surfers, paddle boarders and swimmers peacefully coexist with these marine animals more often than they think.

07/06/2023

Living

Hawaiians divided over potential damage from artificial wave pool

Locals say the pool could damage a nearby beach but others say it's necessary for local surfers.

29/05/2023

No Comment

WATCH: surfers braving the wave during a tidal surge in Brazil

A seasonal surge on a Brazilian river creates a challenge for surfers.

28/04/2023

Scenes

Meet the South African team empowering underprivileged children to become Ocean Warriors

In partnership with Media City

Parley Oceans School is a 16-week afterschool programme teaches underprivileged youths theoretical knowledge about the ocean and conducts a unique swimming course that incorporates mindfulness.

27/02/2023

Partner content

Kitesurfing community is riding a wave of interest on Dubai's beaches

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The elevated water sport is on the rise in the Gulf, where light coastal winds are ideal for beginners.

28/09/2022

Italy

Surfers fined for speeding down Venice's Grand Canal

The city's mayor previously said he would offer dinner to anyone who could locate the duo for making a "mockery" of his city.

17/08/2022

Destinations

This secret surf spot is going to host the next Olympics

A tiny village in the South Pacific will host the surfing competitions for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

15/08/2022