One year after the prohibited tidal wave in Puerto Escondido
The video chronicle of that day when the police could not stop the locals from snorting. By Edwin Morales
Australian media reports Bells event has been cancelled
WSL says it remains hopeful of holding the event, albeit not at Easter time; talks of the newly announced Newcastle event being one of four
WSL suspends Pipe Masters due to positive cases of Covid-19 among staff
Waiting for advice from Oahu health authorities; WSL CEO Erik Logan is one of those infected; Miguel Tudela feels fine, has already been tested and wants the tournament to restart
The second stop of the Australian Grand Slam will take place on Tuesday
A good forecast predicts that the South Stradbroke Island tubes will be present for the championship
There will be Super Girls Surf Pro on October 3rd and 4th in Oceanside
The WSL North America will have its first event in the ocean with Carissa, Caroline, Courtney and the best of the CT who are in the United States
Police abuse of surfers in Venezuela denounced
The situation is tense after six months of ban, the federation is waiting for a response from the government; “In Venezuela, is it allowed to be happy?” asks a local leader
Details of the WSL event taking place in Brazil this Friday
Of the WSL countdown events, South America got the short end of the stick: A mix of celebrities and pros in a nightly team championship
Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright win the first stop of the Australian Grand Slam
There were surprises among the men, among the women, the favorites dominated.
Tweed Coast Pro quarter-finalists have been defined
WSL competitive surfing returned to the ocean with fun waves breaking in Cabarita
Five videos of Kelly Slater enjoying Bali "like in the seventies"
The best in history is enjoying the island of the gods the way Gerry Lopez did in his golden days
Australian Grand Slam Stage 1 given the green light
The Tweed Coast Pro will take place next Sunday 13th and will mark the return of WSL surfing to Australia post pandemic
This is how surfers entered Indonesia (and this is how they will continue to enter)
A grey area called a $1.700 work visa… Surfing Indo like in the XNUMXs is possible with that amount of money
The WSL also announced events in Brazil, Portugal and France
Along with the Australian leg, there will be six events to be held in September and October.
How did they manage to get into Indonesia?
Kolohe, Strider, Griffin and other friends are partying in the surfing paradise days after it was announced that the country was closed until 2021
They got tired and managed to travel in the middle of a pandemic
A list of surfers who managed to leave their countries to find waves in paradise (and a guess as to how they managed it)
The WSL Australian Grand Slam begins its waiting period tomorrow
Stephanie Gilmore, Julian Wilson, Jack Robinson confirmed participation
Surfing competitions returned to Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Uruguay set date for its first post-quarantine stop
Bali will remain closed to tourism until 2021
Surge in coronavirus cases in Indonesia led to decision to initially open doors in September
Costa Rican government to pay compensation to Andrea Díaz for damages
The court ruled that his human rights were limited during the demonstration that took place on June 24 in Tamarindo
The ISA will help federations affected by the Covid-5.000 crisis with up to 19 dollars
Funds must be used for the purchase of food or medicine, community aid programs, support for athletes or community members, and forgiveness of membership fees.
Public access will be allowed at the Pantín Classic
It will have a smaller capacity than in previous years, with prior registration and a QR code to enter the premises of the first international event in Spain post Covid-19
These are the Rumble at The Ranch series
The first WSL event after the Covid-19 shutdown has its pairings and brackets set
El Salvador and Venezuela are the only countries in Latin America where surfing is not possible due to the pandemic
From absolutely prohibited to totally permitted, with partialities depending on the country, this is the situation in the region
WSL competitive surfing returns with special event at Kelly's Pool
On August 9, the 16 best surfers in the world who are in the United States will participate in a mixed team showdown
The fine print of the changes in the tour after the cancellation of competitions
What was sent to the competitors, with emphasis on the QS and regional circuits
Australia announced dozens of national championships for the second half of the year
In New South Wales alone there are already 30 tournaments scheduled
Portugal has already completed two stages of its national circuit after the pandemic
It is the only country known to have held national events after the appearance of the virus.
A society with amputated souls will never serve any purpose
On the abusive confinement in this damn pandemic and the relationship of this with how important it is to go to the water to surf some waves
Former Costa Rican champion, Andrea Diaz, was arrested during a demonstration in Tamarindo
Six demonstrations were held on different beaches in the country calling for economic reactivation; in some of them there was police repression
Facundo Arreyes criticizes the four who returned to Mar del Plata: “They screwed everyone”
The former member of the Argentine national team and QS competitor was harsh with Usuna, Cosoleto, Pellizzari and Gundensen
Four surfers were allowed to surf again in Mar del Plata
Only the members of the team Usuna, Pellizzari, Gundesen and Cosoleto have permission; “On the one hand we are happy about the return to training of the athletes of the Argentine team (...) On the other hand we have a bitter taste”, declared the president of the ASA
Aguerre: “It is clear that it is time to go out and practice individual sports”
"If people walk everywhere, then someone in the province and the nation should please give the OK to the request of the Mar del Plata authorities to authorize individual sports"
Tubing on the Gold Coast until you drop
All the best waves surfed there during the pandemic in May in 30 minutes of quality video
ISA President Gets Angry: “I Have My Balls Full of Not Surfing”
Fernando Aguerre says it is incredible that you can't surf because someone who is not in Mar del Plata says that you can't
From today you can surf in Peru
Resolution of the Peruvian Sports Institute enables the practice of individual sports for 60 minutes in places within a maximum of three kilometers from homes
Some notes on the fissure and solidarity with teenagers who cannot yet surf
It is not easy to keep the waves away from those who most want to surf them.
Freddy Tórtora: “If we are lucky, we will be racing soon”
The president of the Argentine Surf Association summarized the meeting he had with Lele Usuna with the Deliberative Council of Mar del Plata and the mayor of the city
Ricardo dos Santos' killer was sentenced to semi-open confinement
The news caused outrage in the family of the legendary Brazilian who was shot in front of his home in January 2015.
Mexican Surfing Federation: “Let’s wait a little longer, please”
"The situation is very complex, but it becomes easy to decide when we see it from the point of view of solidarity, of awareness that there are much more serious problems than not surfing," they point out.
In times of pandemic surfing SAS developed a Socially Responsible Surfing Guide
11 rules to avoid contagion when going to, being in and coming from the waves
Salvadoran Porfirio Miranda was the big winner of #LLSurfTalks 2.0
He took the most votes with his super aerial; Sol Aguirre, Nehad Fekyr and Nicolás Canelo won the other categories
Surfing is legal again in Puerto Rico as of today
The practice of sports is allowed but not staying on the beach and just as the reopening began, a surge arrived
Safe surfing: WHO says virus is not transmitted through the air
Providing more certainty that practicing it is safe in times of Covid-19
Surfing will return to Costa Rica on May 18
Surfing is allowed between 5 and 8 am on all beaches that are not located within national parks.
“The fact that surfing is not allowed in most of South Africa, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, France, Spain, etc., makes no sense to me.”
Slater continues his crusade against surfing bans due to the measures taken by governments during the Covid-19 pandemic
The illegal swell of Puerto Escondido
The first really solid swell of the season arrived, the pumps were broken and surfing was not allowed, but...
On the new WSL format, what is fair from a sporting perspective, Covid-19 and the organisation's interests
How CEO Erik Logan's argument for such a substantial change is explicitly ratings and not sporting well-being
Tahiti is surfing again
After 48 days with the beaches closed, Jeremy Flores celebrated: “It's so good to see you again, thank you Mother Nature,” he wrote on social media
Renowned Uruguayan infectious disease specialist says that “it is very difficult to get infected while surfing”
Álvaro Galiana says that playing football is more dangerous than surfing. "I don't think that teenagers or young adults surfing is something wrong," says the specialist.
On Mr. Ruben Gonzalez's comments and how little he knows about surfing and coronavirus
The witch hunt of surfers in La Paloma, Uruguay and the lack of knowledge of what developed countries do with surfing and the well-being of its inhabitants
Argentine surfing association presents protocol for surfing to return
The country has had beaches closed for more than 40 days
Opinion: Alvaro Malpartida and Miguel Tudela are two impeccable surfing professionals
On people's freedom of opinion and how this is above rankings and quarantines
Vania Torres and Mafer Reyes support FENTA protocol to return to the sea
Piccolo Clemente was critical of some points of it but sees it as a good starting point to exchange ideas and organize the return.
Peruvian professionals oppose the national federation's proposal to bring surfing back to the country
FENTA submitted a pilot plan to the government so that the sport can resume on five beaches in the country with a maximum of 20 surfers per shift
Gato Chila and Mimi Barona fight Covid-19 in Playas and Montañita
After losing his mother, the former Latin champion took up the cause and collected money and food to distribute in his town; Mimi calls on the authorities to help with doctors and more tests
Costa Rican lawyer presented a protocol so that professional surfers can return to the water
The proposal was well received by authorities of the Ministry of Public Health
Lucas Madrid beat the coronavirus
“(I am) super happy to put an end to my fight against the coronavirus. It was a month today since I was in isolation, and from there came a great learning," he said in a message on social media.
High Performance Surfing Center was temporarily loaned due to the Covid-19 pandemic
The Lima 2019 surfing venue will now host health personnel
Six tips to stay surf-ready during quarantine
And a few more tips to survive the pandemic without getting wet. By Marcelo Castellanos, director of Puro Surf Performance Academy
Slater insists on being allowed to go surfing
“If social distancing works, couldn’t these officers help monitor and make sure everyone is aware of this?” says the best ever
Five perfect waves (out of thousands) that went unsurfed due to quarantine
The Covid-19 coronavirus, a bad friend of all, generated moments of unusual, unwanted beauty, but beauty nonetheless.
Drawing a line on what scientists say about whether surfing is safe during Covid-19
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that surfing alone, or at a safe distance from others, poses a risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Surf camp in Salina Cruz closed for not respecting quarantine
They were reported because they received tourists and took them surfing on a boat so as not to be seen by the authorities.
“I lost a boat, my car keys, some electronic devices and a little bit of my dignity”
Don Abadie, the Californian who tried to surf Trestles by boat (and ended up facing the authorities), spoke about the incident
Puro Surf joins forces to help the community of El Zonte
And invites you to make your donation for a wave that either gave you joy or will give it to you one day.
Two surfers arrested for going to Lowers by boat (after it capsized)
Everything was going as planned until the boat was swept ashore and they had to face the authorities.
Five clips of surfers going crazy during quarantine
The desire to go into the water leaves creativity on the surface; this is what Jhony, Nacho and Julián, Héctor, Miguel and Martín and Thiago did
Gold Coast beaches closed to surfers today
Kirra, Snappers and Burleigh tubes, among others, will roll solo
What's on the minds of surfers who hit the water this weekend
A social contract that is broken by one party will later be broken by all.
“Even though I made a mistake, I didn’t deserve the death penalty.”
Interview with Rafael Villavicencio, the surfer who ran away from the armed policeman and almost lost his life; “I heard the shot and heard the sound very loud, the second one I felt near my right ear and I didn't stop until I got home,” he says.
Police officer who shot surfer in Playa Hermosa is charged
An investigation is being requested to have him fired and he will also be charged with attempted murder and abuse of authority, trial attorney Walter Brenes told DUKE.
Slater questions surfing ban due to coronavirus pandemic: “A tremendous ridiculousness and irony”
The same day that authorities removed former world champion Noe Mar McGonagle from the water in Playa Hermosa, the best in history asks for explanations
Latin champion Lucas Madrid tested positive for Covid-19
"I want to use this video to raise awareness. I have not had direct contact with anyone who has tested positive and I have been at home for eight days," he says in a video he shared on social media.
Ross Williams on John John: “The kid is ready to compete and win again”
The coach of the two-time world champion from Hawaii drew his conclusions after a training trip to Kelly's pool
Aguerre on postponing the Olympics: “I have no doubt that it is the right decision”
The ISA president told DUKE that they are now "evaluating all options" for the world championship in El Salvador
It's official: Tokyo Olympics will change dates
The Japanese government and the IOC announced in a joint statement that they will be held “at a date after 2020, but no later than summer 2021.”
Tokyo 2020 Games to be postponed, says senior IOC member
“The parameters from here on out have not been determined but the games will not start on July 24, that I do know,” Dick Pound said.
El Salvador surfing world championship postponed due to coronavirus
The “provisional” date is June 6-14
Sofia Mulanovich asks other surfers to respect the quarantine
“We have to be supportive and put on the shirt for Peru, I think that is what is important,” he says in a message posted on his Instagram
Surfers fined or penalized in Portugal, Italy and Spain
“Next week is going to be epic with no one in the water,” says Natxo González
Due to the coronavirus, the WSL has cancelled all events until May inclusive
Bells and Margaret cancelled or postponed and G-Land relocated or cancelled
Portugal and Brazil ban gatherings on beaches due to coronavirus
There is no known specific measure to regulate and penalize the accumulation of surfers, but the sand is monitored.
Melbourne's Stab High was also cancelled due to coronavirus
The planet Earth is deserted of surfing championships
Due to coronavirus, WSL Latin America and ALAS postponed all their dates for the first half of the year
Stages in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil and El Salvador will seek a new date for their realization
Due to the coronavirus, the WSL has cancelled all events for the month of March
Including the CT of Snappers and the QS 10.000 in New Zealand. They do not rule out continuing to cancel tournaments depending on how the situation with the disease develops.
El Salvador closed its doors to foreigners for 21 days
ISA World Championships still in preparation but it has been announced that its realization on March 31 will be re-evaluated
“We are fully confident, and with the support of the government, that we will continue with the event as scheduled.”
In a letter to member federations, the ISA shared its reassurance that the El Salvador tournament will take place without changes.
Morena Valdez: “I am calm about organizing this championship for America, but I am paying attention to the news”
There is optimism and caution for the World Cup in El Salvador, according to the Minister of Tourism in light of the coronavirus situation. "The world cannot stop," she says
Aguerre on the coronavirus: “We continue working based on the fact that the Games start at the end of July”
The ISA president is aware that surfing's debut could be affected but prefers to be optimistic
The coronavirus put Olympic surfing (and all the Games) in a delicate situation
"It's a big, big, big decision and we can't make it until we have reliable data to base it on," one IOC member said in an interview.
